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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.20, 484.48 and 251.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.20, 484.48 and 251.62 is: 347.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.20 : 484.48 = 251.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.20/484.48 = 251.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.20x = 484.48 × 251.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.20x = 121,904.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,904.86/351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.11

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