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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.91, 480.83 and 250.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.91, 480.83 and 250.49 is: 345.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.91 : 480.83 = 250.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.91/480.83 = 250.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.91x = 480.83 × 250.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.91x = 120,443.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,443.06/348.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.20

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