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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.02, 485.79 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.02, 485.79 and 254.22 is: 350.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.02 : 485.79 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.02/485.79 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.02x = 485.79 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.02x = 123,497.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,497.53/352.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.83

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