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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.05, 481.09 and 278.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.05, 481.09 and 278.86 is: 384.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.05 : 481.09 = 278.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.05/481.09 = 278.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.05x = 481.09 × 278.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.05x = 134,156.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,156.76/349.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.35

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