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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.52, 481.04 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.52, 481.04 and 210.52 is: 290.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.52 : 481.04 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.52/481.04 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.52x = 481.04 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.52x = 101,268.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,268.54/348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.57

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