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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.64, 481.56 and 250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.64, 481.56 and 250.72 is: 346.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.64 : 481.56 = 250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.64/481.56 = 250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.64x = 481.56 × 250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.64x = 120,736.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,736.72/348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.31

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