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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.14, 492.35 and 251.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.14, 492.35 and 251.91 is: 347.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.14 : 492.35 = 251.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.14/492.35 = 251.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.14x = 492.35 × 251.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.14x = 124,027.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,027.89/357.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.28

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