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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.09, 481.12 and 255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.09, 481.12 and 255.70 is: 352.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.09 : 481.12 = 255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.09/481.12 = 255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.09x = 481.12 × 255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.09x = 123,022.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,022.38/349.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.41

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