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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.68, 482.80 and 250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.68, 482.80 and 250.32 is: 345.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.68 : 482.80 = 250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.68/482.80 = 250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.68x = 482.80 × 250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.68x = 120,854.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,854.50/349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.61

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