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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.85, 482.59 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.85, 482.59 and 250.29 is: 345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.85 : 482.59 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.85/482.59 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.85x = 482.59 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.85x = 120,785.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,785.04/349.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.25

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