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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 482.34 and 251.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 482.34 and 251.51 is: 346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 482.34 = 251.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/482.34 = 251.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 482.34 × 251.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 121,310.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,310.92/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.68

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