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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.75, 482.99 and 252.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.75, 482.99 and 252.33 is: 347.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.75 : 482.99 = 252.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.75/482.99 = 252.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.75x = 482.99 × 252.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.75x = 121,871.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,871.61/350.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.46

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