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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.78, 481.59 and 283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.78, 481.59 and 283.26 is: 391.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.78 : 481.59 = 283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.78/481.59 = 283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.78x = 481.59 × 283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.78x = 136,415.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,415.18/348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.12

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