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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.36, 486.42 and 204.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.36, 486.42 and 204.94 is: 282.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.36 : 486.42 = 204.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.36/486.42 = 204.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.36x = 486.42 × 204.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.36x = 99,686.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,686.91/352.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.91

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