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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.26, 486.05 and 204.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.26, 486.05 and 204.87 is: 282.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.26 : 486.05 = 204.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.26/486.05 = 204.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.26x = 486.05 × 204.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.26x = 99,576.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,576.04/352.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.68

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