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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.18, 480.45 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.18, 480.45 and 250.14 is: 345.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.18 : 480.45 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.18/480.45 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.18x = 480.45 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.18x = 120,179.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,179.76/348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.17

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