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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.08, 486.18 and 254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.08, 486.18 and 254.64 is: 350.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.08 : 486.18 = 254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.08/486.18 = 254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.08x = 486.18 × 254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.08x = 123,800.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,800.88/353.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.63

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