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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.24, 485.64 and 253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.24, 485.64 and 253.84 is: 349.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.24 : 485.64 = 253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.24/485.64 = 253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.24x = 485.64 × 253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.24x = 123,274.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,274.86/352.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.97

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