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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.16, 486.50 and 270.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.16, 486.50 and 270.23 is: 372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.16 : 486.50 = 270.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.16/486.50 = 270.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.16x = 486.50 × 270.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.16x = 131,465.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,465.54/353.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.26

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