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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.71, 485.31 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.71, 485.31 and 204.32 is: 281.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.71 : 485.31 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.71/485.31 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.71x = 485.31 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.71x = 99,156.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,156.11/351.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.93

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