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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.48, 481.05 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.48, 481.05 and 255.96 is: 353.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.48 : 481.05 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.48/481.05 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.48x = 481.05 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.48x = 123,129.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,129.56/348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.33

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