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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.23, 482.13 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.23, 482.13 and 251.46 is: 347.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.23 : 482.13 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.23/482.13 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.23x = 482.13 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.23x = 121,236.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,236.41/349.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.15

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