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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.98, 482.59 and 250.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.98, 482.59 and 250.35 is: 345.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.98 : 482.59 = 250.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.98/482.59 = 250.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.98x = 482.59 × 250.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.98x = 120,816.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,816.41/349.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.21

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