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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.54, 481.06 and 270.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.54, 481.06 and 270.78 is: 373.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.54 : 481.06 = 270.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.54/481.06 = 270.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.54x = 481.06 × 270.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.54x = 130,261.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,261.43/348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.73

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