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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.28, 482.25 and 251.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.28, 482.25 and 251.07 is: 346.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.28 : 482.25 = 251.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.28/482.25 = 251.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.28x = 482.25 × 251.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.28x = 121,077.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,077.64/349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.65

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