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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.19, 492.23 and 350.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.19, 492.23 and 350.23 is: 485.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.19 : 492.23 = 350.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.19/492.23 = 350.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.19x = 492.23 × 350.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.19x = 172,393.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,393.71/355.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.36

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