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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.54, 484.44 and 253.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.54, 484.44 and 253.11 is: 348.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.54 : 484.44 = 253.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.54/484.44 = 253.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.54x = 484.44 × 253.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.54x = 122,616.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,616.61/351.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.80

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