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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.43, 486.24 and 205.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.43, 486.24 and 205.03 is: 282.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.43 : 486.24 = 205.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.43/486.24 = 205.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.43x = 486.24 × 205.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.43x = 99,693.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,693.79/352.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.88

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