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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.37, 486.31 and 254.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.37, 486.31 and 254.18 is: 350.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.37 : 486.31 = 254.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.37/486.31 = 254.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.37x = 486.31 × 254.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.37x = 123,610.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,610.28/352.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.80

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