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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.11, 486.24 and 254.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.11, 486.24 and 254.37 is: 351.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.11 : 486.24 = 254.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.11/486.24 = 254.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.11x = 486.24 × 254.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.11x = 123,684.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,684.87/352.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.27

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