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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.44, 486.18 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.44, 486.18 and 264.96 is: 365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.44 : 486.18 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.44/486.18 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.44x = 486.18 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.44x = 128,818.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,818.25/352.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.50

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