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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.18, 480.48 and 250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.18, 480.48 and 250.08 is: 345.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.18 : 480.48 = 250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.18/480.48 = 250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.18x = 480.48 × 250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.18x = 120,158.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,158.44/348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.10

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