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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.18, 485.95 and 204.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.18, 485.95 and 204.81 is: 282.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.18 : 485.95 = 204.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.18/485.95 = 204.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.18x = 485.95 × 204.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.18x = 99,527.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,527.42/352.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.60

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