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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.96, 481.28 and 255.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.96, 481.28 and 255.90 is: 352.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.96 : 481.28 = 255.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.96/481.28 = 255.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.96x = 481.28 × 255.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.96x = 123,159.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,159.55/348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.93

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