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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.80, 485.45 and 204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.80, 485.45 and 204.44 is: 282.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.80 : 485.45 = 204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.80/485.45 = 204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.80x = 485.45 × 204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.80x = 99,247.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,247.12/351.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.11

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