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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.98, 480.94 and 250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.98, 480.94 and 250.58 is: 345.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.98 : 480.94 = 250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.98/480.94 = 250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.98x = 480.94 × 250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.98x = 120,513.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,513.95/348.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.33

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