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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.88, 485.55 and 204.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.88, 485.55 and 204.53 is: 282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.88 : 485.55 = 204.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.88/485.55 = 204.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.88x = 485.55 × 204.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.88x = 99,307.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,307.11/351.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.22

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