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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.28, 486.06 and 204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.28, 486.06 and 204.86 is: 282.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.28 : 486.06 = 204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.28/486.06 = 204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.28x = 486.06 × 204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.28x = 99,574.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,574.25/352.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.66

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