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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.42, 487.50 and 255.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.42, 487.50 and 255.32 is: 352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.42 : 487.50 = 255.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.42/487.50 = 255.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.42x = 487.50 × 255.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.42x = 124,468.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,468.50/353.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.18

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