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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.53, 486.59 and 205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.53, 486.59 and 205.22 is: 283.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.53 : 486.59 = 205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.53/486.59 = 205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.53x = 486.59 × 205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.53x = 99,858.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,858.00/352.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.26

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