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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.64, 485.22 and 204.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.64, 485.22 and 204.31 is: 281.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.64 : 485.22 = 204.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.64/485.22 = 204.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.64x = 485.22 × 204.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.64x = 99,135.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,135.30/351.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.92

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