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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.45, 485.07 and 204.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.45, 485.07 and 204.07 is: 281.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.45 : 485.07 = 204.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.45/485.07 = 204.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.45x = 485.07 × 204.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.45x = 98,987.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,987.21/351.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.66

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