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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.86, 480.75 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.86, 480.75 and 250.44 is: 345.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.86 : 480.75 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.86/480.75 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.86x = 480.75 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.86x = 120,399.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,399.03/348.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.13

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