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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.34, 481.30 and 249.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.34, 481.30 and 249.90 is: 345.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.34 : 481.30 = 249.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.34/481.30 = 249.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.34x = 481.30 × 249.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.34x = 120,276.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,276.87/348.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.29

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