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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.19, 480.29 and 254.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.19, 480.29 and 254.79 is: 351.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.19 : 480.29 = 254.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.19/480.29 = 254.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.19x = 480.29 × 254.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.19x = 122,371.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,371.82/348.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.45

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