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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.19, 481.72 and 249.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.19, 481.72 and 249.61 is: 344.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.19 : 481.72 = 249.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.19/481.72 = 249.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.19x = 481.72 × 249.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.19x = 120,242.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,242.13/349.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.35

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