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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.39, 481.01 and 249.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.39, 481.01 and 249.98 is: 345.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.39 : 481.01 = 249.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.39/481.01 = 249.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.39x = 481.01 × 249.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.39x = 120,239.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,239.22/348.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.13

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