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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.49, 480.94 and 193.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.49, 480.94 and 193.24 is: 266.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.49 : 480.94 = 193.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.49/480.94 = 193.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.49x = 480.94 × 193.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.49x = 92,938.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,938.29/348.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.69

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