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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.89, 484.80 and 253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.89, 484.80 and 253.48 is: 349.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.89 : 484.80 = 253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.89/484.80 = 253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.89x = 484.80 × 253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.89x = 122,887.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,887.10/351.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.22

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