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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.36, 483.28 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.36, 483.28 and 251.96 is: 347.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.36 : 483.28 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.36/483.28 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.36x = 483.28 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.36x = 121,767.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,767.23/350.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.55

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