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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.16, 485.88 and 293.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.16, 485.88 and 293.84 is: 405.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.16 : 485.88 = 293.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.16/485.88 = 293.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.16x = 485.88 × 293.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.16x = 142,770.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,770.98/352.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.42

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