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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.51, 480.20 and 250.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.51, 480.20 and 250.23 is: 344.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.51 : 480.20 = 250.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.51/480.20 = 250.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.51x = 480.20 × 250.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.51x = 120,159.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,159.19/348.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.78

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