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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.59, 481.82 and 256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.59, 481.82 and 256.20 is: 353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.59 : 481.82 = 256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.59/481.82 = 256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.59x = 481.82 × 256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.59x = 123,441.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,441.00/349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.10

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