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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.71, 480.99 and 255.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.71, 480.99 and 255.45 is: 352.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.71 : 480.99 = 255.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.71/480.99 = 255.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.71x = 480.99 × 255.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.71x = 122,870.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,870.22/348.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.36

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