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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.08, 489.28 and 255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.08, 489.28 and 255.68 is: 353.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.08 : 489.28 = 255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.08/489.28 = 255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.08x = 489.28 × 255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.08x = 125,099.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,099.11/354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.31

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