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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.52, 482.49 and 251.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.52, 482.49 and 251.51 is: 347.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.52 : 482.49 = 251.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.52/482.49 = 251.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.52x = 482.49 × 251.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.52x = 121,348.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,348.65/349.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.19

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