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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.22, 486 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.22, 486 and 204.80 is: 282.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.22 : 486 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.22/486 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.22x = 486 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.22x = 99,532.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,532.80/352.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.59

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