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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.57, 480.65 and 250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.57, 480.65 and 250.74 is: 345.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.57 : 480.65 = 250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.57/480.65 = 250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.57x = 480.65 × 250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.57x = 120,516.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,516.93/348.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.75

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