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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.63, 485.24 and 204.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.63, 485.24 and 204.27 is: 281.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.63 : 485.24 = 204.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.63/485.24 = 204.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.63x = 485.24 × 204.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.63x = 99,118.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,118.95/351.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.88

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