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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.92, 490.91 and 251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.92, 490.91 and 251.22 is: 346.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.92 : 490.91 = 251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.92/490.91 = 251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.92x = 490.91 × 251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.92x = 123,326.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,326.41/355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.50

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