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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.86, 481.82 and 293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.86, 481.82 and 293.04 is: 404.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.86 : 481.82 = 293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.86/481.82 = 293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.86x = 481.82 × 293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.86x = 141,194.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,194.90/348.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.74

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