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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.22, 528.40 and 249.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.22, 528.40 and 249.54 is: 374.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.22 : 528.40 = 249.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.22/528.40 = 249.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.22x = 528.40 × 249.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.22x = 131,856.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,856.94/352.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.36

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