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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.11, 485.94 and 204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.11, 485.94 and 204.74 is: 282.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.11 : 485.94 = 204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.11/485.94 = 204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.11x = 485.94 × 204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.11x = 99,488.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,488.93/352.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.55

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