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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.80, 489.12 and 251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.80, 489.12 and 251.12 is: 346.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.80 : 489.12 = 251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.80/489.12 = 251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.80x = 489.12 × 251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.80x = 122,827.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,827.81/354.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.19

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