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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.54, 481.88 and 251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.54, 481.88 and 251.12 is: 346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.54 : 481.88 = 251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.54/481.88 = 251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.54x = 481.88 × 251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.54x = 121,009.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,009.71/349.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.20

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