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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.40, 480.66 and 278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.40, 480.66 and 278.44 is: 384.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.40 : 480.66 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.40/480.66 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.40x = 480.66 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.40x = 133,834.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,834.97/348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.14

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