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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.56, 483.11 and 252.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.56, 483.11 and 252.15 is: 347.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.56 : 483.11 = 252.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.56/483.11 = 252.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.56x = 483.11 × 252.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.56x = 121,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,814.06/350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.48

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