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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.86, 485.61 and 204.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.86, 485.61 and 204.58 is: 282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.86 : 485.61 = 204.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.86/485.61 = 204.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.86x = 485.61 × 204.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.86x = 99,346.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,346.09/351.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.35

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