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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.85, 485.55 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.85, 485.55 and 204.48 is: 282.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.85 : 485.55 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.85/485.55 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.85x = 485.55 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.85x = 99,285.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,285.26/351.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.18

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