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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.36, 485.92 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.36, 485.92 and 254.08 is: 350.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.36 : 485.92 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.36/485.92 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.36x = 485.92 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.36x = 123,462.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,462.55/352.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.39

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