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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.28, 480.78 and 255.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.28, 480.78 and 255.03 is: 352.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.28 : 480.78 = 255.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.28/480.78 = 255.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.28x = 480.78 × 255.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.28x = 122,614.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,614.22/348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.05

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