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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.54, 481.68 and 251.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.54, 481.68 and 251.11 is: 346.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.54 : 481.68 = 251.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.54/481.68 = 251.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.54x = 481.68 × 251.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.54x = 120,954.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,954.66/349.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.04

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