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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.24, 486.16 and 202.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.24, 486.16 and 202.90 is: 280.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.24 : 486.16 = 202.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.24/486.16 = 202.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.24x = 486.16 × 202.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.24x = 98,641.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,641.86/352.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.04

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