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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.49, 481.83 and 251.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.49, 481.83 and 251.07 is: 346.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.49 : 481.83 = 251.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.49/481.83 = 251.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.49x = 481.83 × 251.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.49x = 120,973.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,973.06/349.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.15

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