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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.54, 484.92 and 204.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.54, 484.92 and 204.15 is: 281.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.54 : 484.92 = 204.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.54/484.92 = 204.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.54x = 484.92 × 204.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.54x = 98,998.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,998.24/351.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.61

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