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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.23, 487.22 and 264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.23, 487.22 and 264.94 is: 365.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.23 : 487.22 = 264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.23/487.22 = 264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.23x = 487.22 × 264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.23x = 129,081.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,081.52/353.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.43

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