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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.84, 490.90 and 252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.84, 490.90 and 252.40 is: 348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.84 : 490.90 = 252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.84/490.90 = 252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.84x = 490.90 × 252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.84x = 123,903.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,903.16/355.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.20

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