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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.74, 493.22 and 308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.74, 493.22 and 308.52 is: 425.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.74 : 493.22 = 308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.74/493.22 = 308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.74x = 493.22 × 308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.74x = 152,168.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,168.23/357.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.36

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