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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.29, 481.53 and 250.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.29, 481.53 and 250.89 is: 345.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.29 : 481.53 = 250.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.29/481.53 = 250.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.29x = 481.53 × 250.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.29x = 120,811.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,811.06/349.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.88

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