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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.24, 480.24 and 274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.24, 480.24 and 274.44 is: 378.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.24 : 480.24 = 274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.24/480.24 = 274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.24x = 480.24 × 274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.24x = 131,797.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,797.07/348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.47

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