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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.15, 485.93 and 204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.15, 485.93 and 204.76 is: 282.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.15 : 485.93 = 204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.15/485.93 = 204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.15x = 485.93 × 204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.15x = 99,499.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,499.03/352.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.55

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