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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.89, 481.33 and 260.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.89, 481.33 and 260.22 is: 359.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.89 : 481.33 = 260.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.89/481.33 = 260.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.89x = 481.33 × 260.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.89x = 125,251.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,251.04/348.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.00

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