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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.99, 481.14 and 250.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.99, 481.14 and 250.57 is: 345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.99 : 481.14 = 250.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.99/481.14 = 250.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.99x = 481.14 × 250.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.99x = 120,559.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,559.25/348.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.45

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