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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.49, 496.18 and 254.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.49, 496.18 and 254.47 is: 351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.49 : 496.18 = 254.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.49/496.18 = 254.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.49x = 496.18 × 254.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.49x = 126,260.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,260.11/359.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.22

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