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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.71, 480.23 and 280.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.71, 480.23 and 280.06 is: 385.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.71 : 480.23 = 280.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.71/480.23 = 280.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.71x = 480.23 × 280.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.71x = 134,491.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,491.66/348.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.69

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