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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.39, 491.32 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.39, 491.32 and 251.16 is: 346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.39 : 491.32 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.39/491.32 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.39x = 491.32 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.39x = 123,399.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,399.93/356.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.25

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