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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.05, 485.71 and 204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.05, 485.71 and 204.56 is: 282.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.05 : 485.71 = 204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.05/485.71 = 204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.05x = 485.71 × 204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.05x = 99,357.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,357.37/352.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.23

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