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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.34, 480.71 and 190.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.34, 480.71 and 190.97 is: 263.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.34 : 480.71 = 190.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.34/480.71 = 190.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.34x = 480.71 × 190.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.34x = 91,802.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,802.39/348.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.54

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