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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.48, 485.06 and 253.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.48, 485.06 and 253.38 is: 349.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.48 : 485.06 = 253.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.48/485.06 = 253.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.48x = 485.06 × 253.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.48x = 122,903.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,903.24/351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.67

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