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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.20, 480.57 and 250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.20, 480.57 and 250.28 is: 345.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.20 : 480.57 = 250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.20/480.57 = 250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.20x = 480.57 × 250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.20x = 120,277.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,277.06/348.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.43

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