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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.60, 484.80 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.60, 484.80 and 264.48 is: 364.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.60 : 484.80 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.60/484.80 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.60x = 484.80 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.60x = 128,219.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,219.90/351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.68

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