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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.53, 485.15 and 204.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.53, 485.15 and 204.17 is: 281.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.53 : 485.15 = 204.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.53/485.15 = 204.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.53x = 485.15 × 204.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.53x = 99,049.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,049.63/351.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.77

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