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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.20, 842.15 and 348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.20, 842.15 and 348.16 is: 480.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.20 : 842.15 = 348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.20/842.15 = 348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.20x = 842.15 × 348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.20x = 293,202.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,202.94/610.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.50

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