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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349, 481.62 and 245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349, 481.62 and 245.72 is: 339.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349 : 481.62 = 245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349/481.62 = 245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349x = 481.62 × 245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349x = 118,343.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,343.67/349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.09

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