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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.64, 483.66 and 251.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.64, 483.66 and 251.07 is: 346.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.64 : 483.66 = 251.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.64/483.66 = 251.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.64x = 483.66 × 251.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.64x = 121,432.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,432.52/350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.32

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