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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.85, 480.75 and 250.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.85, 480.75 and 250.43 is: 345.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.85 : 480.75 = 250.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.85/480.75 = 250.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.85x = 480.75 × 250.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.85x = 120,394.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,394.22/348.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.12

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