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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.62, 481.52 and 255.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.62, 481.52 and 255.22 is: 352.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.62 : 481.52 = 255.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.62/481.52 = 255.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.62x = 481.52 × 255.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.62x = 122,892.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,892.97/348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.52

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