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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.17, 480.47 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.17, 480.47 and 250.02 is: 345.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.17 : 480.47 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.17/480.47 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.17x = 480.47 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.17x = 120,125.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,125.86/348.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.03

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