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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.48, 474.93 and 251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.48, 474.93 and 251.12 is: 346.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.48 : 474.93 = 251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.48/474.93 = 251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.48x = 474.93 × 251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.48x = 119,264.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,264.42/344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.22

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