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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.14, 492.72 and 252.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.14, 492.72 and 252.41 is: 348.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.14 : 492.72 = 252.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.14/492.72 = 252.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.14x = 492.72 × 252.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.14x = 124,367.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,367.56/357.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.23

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