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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.43, 484.22 and 252.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.43, 484.22 and 252.02 is: 348.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.43 : 484.22 = 252.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.43/484.22 = 252.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.43x = 484.22 × 252.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.43x = 122,033.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,033.12/350.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.24

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