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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.73, 481.21 and 249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.73, 481.21 and 249.30 is: 344.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.73 : 481.21 = 249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.73/481.21 = 249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.73x = 481.21 × 249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.73x = 119,965.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,965.03/348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.01

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