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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.48, 486.15 and 259.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.48, 486.15 and 259.19 is: 357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.48 : 486.15 = 259.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.48/486.15 = 259.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.48x = 486.15 × 259.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.48x = 126,005.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,005.22/352.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.48

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