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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.64, 482.28 and 250.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.64, 482.28 and 250.07 is: 344.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.64 : 482.28 = 250.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.64/482.28 = 250.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.64x = 482.28 × 250.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.64x = 120,601.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,601.35/349.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.93

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