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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.95, 485.78 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.95, 485.78 and 204.66 is: 282.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.95 : 485.78 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.95/485.78 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.95x = 485.78 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.95x = 99,418.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,418.71/351.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.48

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