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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.49, 480.80 and 282.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.49, 480.80 and 282.07 is: 389.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.49 : 480.80 = 282.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.49/480.80 = 282.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.49x = 480.80 × 282.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.49x = 135,619.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,619.26/348.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.16

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