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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.34, 485.96 and 252.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.34, 485.96 and 252.91 is: 348.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.34 : 485.96 = 252.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.34/485.96 = 252.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.34x = 485.96 × 252.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.34x = 122,904.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,904.14/352.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.82

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