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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.96, 480.96 and 261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.96, 480.96 and 261.48 is: 360.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.96 : 480.96 = 261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.96/480.96 = 261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.96x = 480.96 × 261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.96x = 125,761.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,761.42/348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.39

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