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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.25, 480.63 and 193.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.25, 480.63 and 193.03 is: 266.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.25 : 480.63 = 193.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.25/480.63 = 193.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.25x = 480.63 × 193.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.25x = 92,776.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,776.01/348.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.41

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