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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.96, 486 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.96, 486 and 264.48 is: 365.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.96 : 486 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.96/486 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.96x = 486 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.96x = 128,537.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,537.28/351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.20

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