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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.48, 484.54 and 251.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.48, 484.54 and 251.87 is: 347.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.48 : 484.54 = 251.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.48/484.54 = 251.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.48x = 484.54 × 251.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.48x = 122,041.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,041.09/351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.22

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