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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.64, 486.24 and 331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.64, 486.24 and 331.52 is: 457.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.64 : 486.24 = 331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.64/486.24 = 331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.64x = 486.24 × 331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.64x = 161,198.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,198.28/352.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.12

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