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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.20, 842 and 348.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.20, 842 and 348.22 is: 480.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.20 : 842 = 348.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.20/842 = 348.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.20x = 842 × 348.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.20x = 293,201.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,201.24/610.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.50

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