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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.90, 485.37 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.90, 485.37 and 252.32 is: 348.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.90 : 485.37 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.90/485.37 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.90x = 485.37 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.90x = 122,466.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,466.13/351.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.01

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