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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.93, 480.89 and 255.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.93, 480.89 and 255.56 is: 352.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.93 : 480.89 = 255.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.93/480.89 = 255.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.93x = 480.89 × 255.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.93x = 122,894.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,894.48/348.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.20

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