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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.92, 481.28 and 250.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.92, 481.28 and 250.82 is: 345.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.92 : 481.28 = 250.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.92/481.28 = 250.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.92x = 481.28 × 250.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.92x = 120,714.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,714.65/348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.97

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