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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.99, 485.58 and 204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.99, 485.58 and 204.60 is: 282.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.99 : 485.58 = 204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.99/485.58 = 204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.99x = 485.58 × 204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.99x = 99,349.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,349.67/351.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.25

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