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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.26, 481.08 and 259.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.26, 481.08 and 259.94 is: 359.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.26 : 481.08 = 259.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.26/481.08 = 259.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.26x = 481.08 × 259.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.26x = 125,051.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,051.94/348.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.08

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