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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.99, 482.31 and 251.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.99, 482.31 and 251.57 is: 346.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.99 : 482.31 = 251.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.99/482.31 = 251.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.99x = 482.31 × 251.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.99x = 121,334.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,334.73/349.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.69

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