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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.68, 481.84 and 261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.68, 481.84 and 261.20 is: 360.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.68 : 481.84 = 261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.68/481.84 = 261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.68x = 481.84 × 261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.68x = 125,853.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,853.55/348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.95

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