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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.35, 485.33 and 297.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.35, 485.33 and 297.05 is: 409.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.35 : 485.33 = 297.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.35/485.33 = 297.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.35x = 485.33 × 297.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.35x = 144,163.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,163.36/352.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.15

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