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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.63, 485.37 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.63, 485.37 and 204.39 is: 282.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.63 : 485.37 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.63/485.37 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.63x = 485.37 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.63x = 99,204.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,204.77/351.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.13

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