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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.28, 481.08 and 264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.28, 481.08 and 264.88 is: 365.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.28 : 481.08 = 264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.28/481.08 = 264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.28x = 481.08 × 264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.28x = 127,428.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,428.47/348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.88

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