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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.24, 481.08 and 274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.24, 481.08 and 274.56 is: 379.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.24 : 481.08 = 274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.24/481.08 = 274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.24x = 481.08 × 274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.24x = 132,085.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,085.32/348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.29

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