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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.40, 493.22 and 252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.40, 493.22 and 252.44 is: 348.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.40 : 493.22 = 252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.40/493.22 = 252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.40x = 493.22 × 252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.40x = 124,508.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,508.46/357.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.37

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