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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.92, 482.16 and 283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.92, 482.16 and 283.76 is: 392.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.92 : 482.16 = 283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.92/482.16 = 283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.92x = 482.16 × 283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.92x = 136,817.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,817.72/348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.12

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