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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.20, 482.40 and 355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.20, 482.40 and 355.20 is: 482.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.20 : 482.40 = 355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.20/482.40 = 355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.20x = 482.40 × 355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.20x = 171,348.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,348.48/355.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.40

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