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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.23, 486.15 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.23, 486.15 and 204.93 is: 282.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.23 : 486.15 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.23/486.15 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.23x = 486.15 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.23x = 99,626.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,626.72/352.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.85

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