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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.52, 481.83 and 249.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.52, 481.83 and 249.88 is: 344.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.52 : 481.83 = 249.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.52/481.83 = 249.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.52x = 481.83 × 249.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.52x = 120,396.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,396.02/349.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.46

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