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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.75, 485.40 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.75, 485.40 and 204.39 is: 282.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.75 : 485.40 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.75/485.40 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.75x = 485.40 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.75x = 99,211.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,211.67/351.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.05

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