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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.42, 484.92 and 204.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.42, 484.92 and 204.05 is: 281.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.42 : 484.92 = 204.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.42/484.92 = 204.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.42x = 484.92 × 204.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.42x = 98,945.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,945.50/351.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.56

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