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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.38, 480.77 and 193.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.38, 480.77 and 193.13 is: 266.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.38 : 480.77 = 193.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.38/480.77 = 193.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.38x = 480.77 × 193.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.38x = 92,847.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,847.74/348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.52

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