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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.47, 486.36 and 205.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.47, 486.36 and 205.08 is: 282.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.47 : 486.36 = 205.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.47/486.36 = 205.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.47x = 486.36 × 205.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.47x = 99,742.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,742.71/352.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.98

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