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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.20, 481.60 and 250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.20, 481.60 and 250.80 is: 345.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.20 : 481.60 = 250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.20/481.60 = 250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.20x = 481.60 × 250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.20x = 120,785.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,785.28/349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.89

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