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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.04, 485.60 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.04, 485.60 and 204.66 is: 282.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.04 : 485.60 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.04/485.60 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.04x = 485.60 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.04x = 99,382.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,382.90/352.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.31

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