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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.62, 485.20 and 204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.62, 485.20 and 204.22 is: 281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.62 : 485.20 = 204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.62/485.20 = 204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.62x = 485.20 × 204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.62x = 99,087.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,087.54/351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.80

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