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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.88, 483.90 and 272.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.88, 483.90 and 272.22 is: 375.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.88 : 483.90 = 272.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.88/483.90 = 272.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.88x = 483.90 × 272.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.88x = 131,727.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,727.26/350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.42

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