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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.36, 491.10 and 252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.36, 491.10 and 252.68 is: 348.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.36 : 491.10 = 252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.36/491.10 = 252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.36x = 491.10 × 252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.36x = 124,091.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,091.15/356.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.22

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