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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.22, 493.82 and 252.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.22, 493.82 and 252.97 is: 348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.22 : 493.82 = 252.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.22/493.82 = 252.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.22x = 493.82 × 252.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.22x = 124,921.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,921.65/358.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.73

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