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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.84, 481.41 and 261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.84, 481.41 and 261.36 is: 360.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.84 : 481.41 = 261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.84/481.41 = 261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.84x = 481.41 × 261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.84x = 125,821.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,821.32/348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.68

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