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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.14, 481.05 and 250.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.14, 481.05 and 250.73 is: 345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.14 : 481.05 = 250.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.14/481.05 = 250.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.14x = 481.05 × 250.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.14x = 120,611.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,611.26/349.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.45

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