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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.40, 480.79 and 193.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.40, 480.79 and 193.15 is: 266.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.40 : 480.79 = 193.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.40/480.79 = 193.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.40x = 480.79 × 193.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.40x = 92,864.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,864.59/348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.55

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