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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.16, 485.36 and 297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.16, 485.36 and 297.04 is: 409.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.16 : 485.36 = 297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.16/485.36 = 297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.16x = 485.36 × 297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.16x = 144,171.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,171.33/352.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.39

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