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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.27, 480.58 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.27, 480.58 and 193.02 is: 266.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.27 : 480.58 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.27/480.58 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.27x = 480.58 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.27x = 92,761.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,761.55/348.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.35

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