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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.71, 485.43 and 204.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.71, 485.43 and 204.34 is: 282.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.71 : 485.43 = 204.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.71/485.43 = 204.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.71x = 485.43 × 204.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.71x = 99,190.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,190.85/351.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.02

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