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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.54, 480.50 and 250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.54, 480.50 and 250.12 is: 344.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.54 : 480.50 = 250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.54/480.50 = 250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.54x = 480.50 × 250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.54x = 120,182.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,182.66/348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.82

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