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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.15, 479.97 and 254.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.15, 479.97 and 254.73 is: 351.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.15 : 479.97 = 254.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.15/479.97 = 254.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.15x = 479.97 × 254.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.15x = 122,262.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,262.76/348.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.18

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