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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.86, 485.28 and 204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.86, 485.28 and 204.44 is: 281.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.86 : 485.28 = 204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.86/485.28 = 204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.86x = 485.28 × 204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.86x = 99,208.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,208.22/351.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.96

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