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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.07, 485.83 and 204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.07, 485.83 and 204.68 is: 282.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.07 : 485.83 = 204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.07/485.83 = 204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.07x = 485.83 × 204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.07x = 99,439.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,439.68/352.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.44

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