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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.86, 489.03 and 251.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.86, 489.03 and 251.18 is: 346.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.86 : 489.03 = 251.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.86/489.03 = 251.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.86x = 489.03 × 251.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.86x = 122,834.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,834.56/354.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.15

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