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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353, 485.52 and 309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353, 485.52 and 309.26 is: 425.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353 : 485.52 = 309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353/485.52 = 309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353x = 485.52 × 309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353x = 150,151.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,151.92/353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.36

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