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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.02, 481.47 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.02, 481.47 and 245.34 is: 338.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.02 : 481.47 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.02/481.47 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.02x = 481.47 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.02x = 118,123.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,123.85/349.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.44

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