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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.10, 485.89 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.10, 485.89 and 204.80 is: 282.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.10 : 485.89 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.10/485.89 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.10x = 485.89 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.10x = 99,507.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,507.33/352.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.61

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