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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.67, 480.45 and 286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.67, 480.45 and 286.30 is: 394.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.67 : 480.45 = 286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.67/480.45 = 286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.67x = 480.45 × 286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.67x = 137,552.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,552.84/348.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.51

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