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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.54, 486.49 and 205.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.54, 486.49 and 205.17 is: 283.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.54 : 486.49 = 205.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.54/486.49 = 205.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.54x = 486.49 × 205.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.54x = 99,811.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,811.20/352.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.12

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