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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.24, 481.48 and 250.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.24, 481.48 and 250.82 is: 345.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.24 : 481.48 = 250.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.24/481.48 = 250.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.24x = 481.48 × 250.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.24x = 120,764.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,764.81/349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.79

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