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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.10, 484.06 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.10, 484.06 and 251.46 is: 346.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.10 : 484.06 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.10/484.06 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.10x = 484.06 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.10x = 121,721.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,721.73/351.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.69

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