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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.23, 494.18 and 253.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.23, 494.18 and 253.34 is: 349.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.23 : 494.18 = 253.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.23/494.18 = 253.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.23x = 494.18 × 253.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.23x = 125,193.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,193.09/358.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.48

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