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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.20, 485.83 and 259.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.20, 485.83 and 259.19 is: 357.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.20 : 485.83 = 259.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.20/485.83 = 259.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.20x = 485.83 × 259.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.20x = 125,922.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,922.28/352.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.53

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