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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.25, 480.57 and 206.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.25, 480.57 and 206.55 is: 285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.25 : 480.57 = 206.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.25/480.57 = 206.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.25x = 480.57 × 206.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.25x = 99,259.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,259.50/348.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.02

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