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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.64, 481.48 and 275.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.64, 481.48 and 275.49 is: 380.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.64 : 481.48 = 275.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.64/481.48 = 275.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.64x = 481.48 × 275.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.64x = 132,642.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,642.24/348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.46

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