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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.28, 485.16 and 253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.28, 485.16 and 253.36 is: 349.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.28 : 485.16 = 253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.28/485.16 = 253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.28x = 485.16 × 253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.28x = 122,920.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,920.14/351.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.92

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