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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.44, 484.45 and 253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.44, 484.45 and 253.16 is: 348.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.44 : 484.45 = 253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.44/484.45 = 253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.44x = 484.45 × 253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.44x = 122,640.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,640.31/351.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.97

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