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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.48, 485.21 and 268.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.48, 485.21 and 268.93 is: 371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.48 : 485.21 = 268.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.48/485.21 = 268.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.48x = 485.21 × 268.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.48x = 130,487.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,487.53/351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.25

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