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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.85, 481.40 and 191.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.85, 481.40 and 191.48 is: 264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.85 : 481.40 = 191.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.85/481.40 = 191.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.85x = 481.40 × 191.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.85x = 92,177.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,177.17/348.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.23

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