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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.30, 486 and 278.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.30, 486 and 278.50 is: 384.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.30 : 486 = 278.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.30/486 = 278.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.30x = 486 × 278.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.30x = 135,351
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,351/352.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.19

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