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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.33, 484.83 and 204.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.33, 484.83 and 204.05 is: 281.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.33 : 484.83 = 204.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.33/484.83 = 204.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.33x = 484.83 × 204.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.33x = 98,927.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,927.14/351.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.58

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