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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.31, 483.21 and 252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.31, 483.21 and 252.20 is: 347.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.31 : 483.21 = 252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.31/483.21 = 252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.31x = 483.21 × 252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.31x = 121,863.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,863.15/350.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.87

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