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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.56, 486.56 and 205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.56, 486.56 and 205.22 is: 283.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.56 : 486.56 = 205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.56/486.56 = 205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.56x = 486.56 × 205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.56x = 99,848.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,848.38/352.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.21

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