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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.22, 495.87 and 254.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.22, 495.87 and 254.33 is: 351.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.22 : 495.87 = 254.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.22/495.87 = 254.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.22x = 495.87 × 254.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.22x = 126,112.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,112.14/359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.07

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