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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.69, 480.69 and 250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.69, 480.69 and 250.28 is: 345.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.69 : 480.69 = 250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.69/480.69 = 250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.69x = 480.69 × 250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.69x = 120,304.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,304.69/348.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.02

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