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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.47, 480.88 and 191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.47, 480.88 and 191.10 is: 263.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.47 : 480.88 = 191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.47/480.88 = 191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.47x = 480.88 × 191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.47x = 91,895.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,895.33/348.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.71

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