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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.48, 486.48 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.48, 486.48 and 197.28 is: 272.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.48 : 486.48 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.48/486.48 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.48x = 486.48 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.48x = 95,972.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,972.77/352.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.28

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