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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.32, 480.68 and 193.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.32, 480.68 and 193.07 is: 266.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.32 : 480.68 = 193.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.32/480.68 = 193.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.32x = 480.68 × 193.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.32x = 92,803.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,803.92/348.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.43

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