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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.92, 491.08 and 252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.92, 491.08 and 252.24 is: 348.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.92 : 491.08 = 252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.92/491.08 = 252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.92x = 491.08 × 252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.92x = 123,870.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,870.02/355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.03

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