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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.00, 479.76 and 254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.00, 479.76 and 254.44 is: 350.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.00 : 479.76 = 254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.00/479.76 = 254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.00x = 479.76 × 254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.00x = 122,069.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,069.78/348.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.78

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