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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.28, 480.64 and 193.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.28, 480.64 and 193.03 is: 266.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.28 : 480.64 = 193.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.28/480.64 = 193.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.28x = 480.64 × 193.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.28x = 92,778.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,778.18/348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.39

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