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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.42, 486.26 and 204.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.42, 486.26 and 204.97 is: 282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.42 : 486.26 = 204.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.42/486.26 = 204.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.42x = 486.26 × 204.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.42x = 99,665.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,665.26/352.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.80

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