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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.38, 480.12 and 286.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.38, 480.12 and 286.02 is: 394.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.38 : 480.12 = 286.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.38/480.12 = 286.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.38x = 480.12 × 286.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.38x = 137,323.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,323.92/348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.18

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