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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.81, 485.51 and 204.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.81, 485.51 and 204.49 is: 282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.81 : 485.51 = 204.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.81/485.51 = 204.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.81x = 485.51 × 204.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.81x = 99,279.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,279.51/351.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.20

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