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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.12, 493.12 and 252.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.12, 493.12 and 252.23 is: 348.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.12 : 493.12 = 252.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.12/493.12 = 252.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.12x = 493.12 × 252.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.12x = 124,377.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,377.51/357.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.28

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