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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.88, 481.20 and 275.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.88, 481.20 and 275.08 is: 379.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.88 : 481.20 = 275.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.88/481.20 = 275.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.88x = 481.20 × 275.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.88x = 132,368.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,368.50/348.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.41

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