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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.22, 492.48 and 353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.22, 492.48 and 353.16 is: 488.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.22 : 492.48 = 353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.22/492.48 = 353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.22x = 492.48 × 353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.22x = 173,924.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,924.24/356.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.25

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