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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.21, 480.65 and 250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.21, 480.65 and 250.26 is: 345.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.21 : 480.65 = 250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.21/480.65 = 250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.21x = 480.65 × 250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.21x = 120,286.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,286.22/348.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.44

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