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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.54, 480.30 and 250.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.54, 480.30 and 250.11 is: 344.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.54 : 480.30 = 250.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.54/480.30 = 250.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.54x = 480.30 × 250.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.54x = 120,127.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,127.83/348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.66

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