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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.58, 483.06 and 251.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.58, 483.06 and 251.18 is: 347.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.58 : 483.06 = 251.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.58/483.06 = 251.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.58x = 483.06 × 251.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.58x = 121,335.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,335.01/349.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.09

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