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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.57, 481.74 and 251.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.57, 481.74 and 251.15 is: 346.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.57 : 481.74 = 251.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.57/481.74 = 251.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.57x = 481.74 × 251.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.57x = 120,990.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,990.21/349.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.11

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