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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.33, 480.23 and 289.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.33, 480.23 and 289.10 is: 398.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.33 : 480.23 = 289.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.33/480.23 = 289.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.33x = 480.23 × 289.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.33x = 138,834.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,834.25/348.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.57

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