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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.55, 482.10 and 256.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.55, 482.10 and 256.25 is: 353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.55 : 482.10 = 256.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.55/482.10 = 256.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.55x = 482.10 × 256.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.55x = 123,535.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,535.71/349.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.42

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