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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.10, 485.87 and 204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.10, 485.87 and 204.74 is: 282.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.10 : 485.87 = 204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.10/485.87 = 204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.10x = 485.87 × 204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.10x = 99,477.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,477.02/352.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.52

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