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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.27, 486.17 and 204.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.27, 486.17 and 204.95 is: 282.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.27 : 486.17 = 204.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.27/486.17 = 204.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.27x = 486.17 × 204.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.27x = 99,639.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,639.52/352.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.85

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