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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.32, 486.27 and 204.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.32, 486.27 and 204.99 is: 282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.32 : 486.27 = 204.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.32/486.27 = 204.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.32x = 486.27 × 204.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.32x = 99,680.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,680.49/352.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.93

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