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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.28, 482.08 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.28, 482.08 and 251.20 is: 346.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.28 : 482.08 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.28/482.08 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.28x = 482.08 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.28x = 121,098.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,098.50/349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.71

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