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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.24, 480.56 and 192.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.24, 480.56 and 192.98 is: 266.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.24 : 480.56 = 192.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.24/480.56 = 192.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.24x = 480.56 × 192.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.24x = 92,738.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,738.47/348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.31

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