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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.24, 480.47 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.24, 480.47 and 274.32 is: 378.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.24 : 480.47 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.24/480.47 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.24x = 480.47 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.24x = 131,802.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,802.53/348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.48

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