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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.83, 485.52 and 204.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.83, 485.52 and 204.47 is: 282.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.83 : 485.52 = 204.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.83/485.52 = 204.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.83x = 485.52 × 204.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.83x = 99,274.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,274.27/351.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.17

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