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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.89, 482.04 and 251.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.89, 482.04 and 251.48 is: 346.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.89 : 482.04 = 251.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.89/482.04 = 251.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.89x = 482.04 × 251.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.89x = 121,221.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,221.01/349.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.45

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