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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.30, 488.70 and 348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.30, 488.70 and 348.30 is: 488.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.30 : 488.70 = 348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.30/488.70 = 348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.30x = 488.70 × 348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.30x = 170,214.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,214.21/348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.70

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