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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.62, 485.28 and 204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.62, 485.28 and 204.26 is: 281.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.62 : 485.28 = 204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.62/485.28 = 204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.62x = 485.28 × 204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.62x = 99,123.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,123.29/351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.90

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