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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.19, 481.38 and 250.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.19, 481.38 and 250.77 is: 345.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.19 : 481.38 = 250.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.19/481.38 = 250.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.19x = 481.38 × 250.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.19x = 120,715.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,715.66/349.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.70

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