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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.12, 483.20 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.12, 483.20 and 252.32 is: 348.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.12 : 483.20 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.12/483.20 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.12x = 483.20 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.12x = 121,921.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,921.02/350.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.23

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