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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.42, 486.30 and 205.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.42, 486.30 and 205.04 is: 282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.42 : 486.30 = 205.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.42/486.30 = 205.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.42x = 486.30 × 205.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.42x = 99,710.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,710.95/352.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.93

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