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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.28, 483.98 and 251.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.28, 483.98 and 251.86 is: 347.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.28 : 483.98 = 251.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.28/483.98 = 251.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.28x = 483.98 × 251.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.28x = 121,895.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,895.20/350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.99

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