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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.57, 485.88 and 254.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.57, 485.88 and 254.15 is: 350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.57 : 485.88 = 254.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.57/485.88 = 254.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.57x = 485.88 × 254.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.57x = 123,486.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,486.40/352.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.25

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