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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.45, 480.85 and 193.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.45, 480.85 and 193.21 is: 266.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.45 : 480.85 = 193.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.45/480.85 = 193.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.45x = 480.85 × 193.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.45x = 92,904.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,904.06/348.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.62

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