Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.63, 480.82 and 293.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 348.63, 480.82 and 293.50 is: 404.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348.63 : 480.82 = 293.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348.63/480.82 = 293.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348.63x = 480.82 × 293.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348.63x = 141,120.67 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,120.67/348.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 404.79
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