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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.48, 480.60 and 261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.48, 480.60 and 261 is: 359.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.48 : 480.60 = 261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.48/480.60 = 261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.48x = 480.60 × 261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.48x = 125,436.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,436.60/348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.95

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