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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.38, 480.50 and 255.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.38, 480.50 and 255.10 is: 351.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.38 : 480.50 = 255.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.38/480.50 = 255.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.38x = 480.50 × 255.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.38x = 122,574.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,574.24/348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.84

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