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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.41, 480.78 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.41, 480.78 and 193.16 is: 266.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.41 : 480.78 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.41/480.78 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.41x = 480.78 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.41x = 92,867.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,867.46/348.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.55

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