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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.01, 481.75 and 256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.01, 481.75 and 256.06 is: 353.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.01 : 481.75 = 256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.01/481.75 = 256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.01x = 481.75 × 256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.01x = 123,356.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,356.87/349.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.45

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