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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.20, 486.90 and 254.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.20, 486.90 and 254.78 is: 351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.20 : 486.90 = 254.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.20/486.90 = 254.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.20x = 486.90 × 254.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.20x = 124,052.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,052.38/353.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.22

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