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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.68, 483.96 and 252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.68, 483.96 and 252.40 is: 348.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.68 : 483.96 = 252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.68/483.96 = 252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.68x = 483.96 × 252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.68x = 122,151.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,151.50/350.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.33

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