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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.21, 486.10 and 204.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.21, 486.10 and 204.85 is: 282.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.21 : 486.10 = 204.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.21/486.10 = 204.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.21x = 486.10 × 204.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.21x = 99,577.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,577.59/352.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.72

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