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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.01, 481 and 255.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.01, 481 and 255.59 is: 352.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.01 : 481 = 255.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.01/481 = 255.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.01x = 481 × 255.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.01x = 122,938.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,938.79/349.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.25

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