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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.49, 481.30 and 270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.49, 481.30 and 270.74 is: 373.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.49 : 481.30 = 270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.49/481.30 = 270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.49x = 481.30 × 270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.49x = 130,307.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,307.69/348.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.92

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