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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.37, 486.30 and 205.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.37, 486.30 and 205.05 is: 282.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.37 : 486.30 = 205.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.37/486.30 = 205.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.37x = 486.30 × 205.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.37x = 99,714.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,714.79/352.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.98

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