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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.17, 486.05 and 204.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.17, 486.05 and 204.78 is: 282.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.17 : 486.05 = 204.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.17/486.05 = 204.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.17x = 486.05 × 204.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.17x = 99,532.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,532.54/352.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.62

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