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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.98, 485.69 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.98, 485.69 and 204.50 is: 282.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.98 : 485.69 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.98/485.69 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.98x = 485.69 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.98x = 99,322.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,322.58/351.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.18

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