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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.17, 485.80 and 204.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.17, 485.80 and 204.75 is: 282.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.17 : 485.80 = 204.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.17/485.80 = 204.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.17x = 485.80 × 204.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.17x = 99,467.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,467.55/352.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.44

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