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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.02, 485.82 and 204.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.02, 485.82 and 204.70 is: 282.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.02 : 485.82 = 204.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.02/485.82 = 204.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.02x = 485.82 × 204.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.02x = 99,447.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,447.35/352.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.50

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