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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.60, 481.23 and 250.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.60, 481.23 and 250.41 is: 345.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.60 : 481.23 = 250.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.60/481.23 = 250.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.60x = 481.23 × 250.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.60x = 120,504.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,504.80/348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.68

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