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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.08, 485.60 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.08, 485.60 and 254.16 is: 350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.08 : 485.60 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.08/485.60 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.08x = 485.60 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.08x = 123,420.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,420.10/352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.55

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