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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.54, 481.18 and 269.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.54, 481.18 and 269.70 is: 372.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.54 : 481.18 = 269.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.54/481.18 = 269.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.54x = 481.18 × 269.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.54x = 129,774.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,774.25/348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.34

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