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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.02, 481.82 and 250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.02, 481.82 and 250.88 is: 346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.02 : 481.82 = 250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.02/481.82 = 250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.02x = 481.82 × 250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.02x = 120,875.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,875.34/349.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.33

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