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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.23, 486.05 and 202.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.23, 486.05 and 202.82 is: 279.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.23 : 486.05 = 202.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.23/486.05 = 202.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.23x = 486.05 × 202.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.23x = 98,577.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,577.22/352.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.87

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