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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.74, 485.33 and 204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.74, 485.33 and 204.30 is: 281.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.74 : 485.33 = 204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.74/485.33 = 204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.74x = 485.33 × 204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.74x = 99,152.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,152.41/351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.89

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