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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.26, 486.12 and 204.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.26, 486.12 and 204.98 is: 282.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.26 : 486.12 = 204.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.26/486.12 = 204.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.26x = 486.12 × 204.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.26x = 99,644.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,644.88/352.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.87

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