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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.84, 481.11 and 249.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.84, 481.11 and 249.06 is: 343.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.84 : 481.11 = 249.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.84/481.11 = 249.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.84x = 481.11 × 249.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.84x = 119,823.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,823.42/348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.49

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