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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.38, 484.89 and 204.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.38, 484.89 and 204.01 is: 281.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.38 : 484.89 = 204.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.38/484.89 = 204.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.38x = 484.89 × 204.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.38x = 98,919.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,919.75/351.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.52

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