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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.58, 481.68 and 250.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.58, 481.68 and 250.18 is: 345.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.58 : 481.68 = 250.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.58/481.68 = 250.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.58x = 481.68 × 250.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.58x = 120,506.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,506.70/348.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.71

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