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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.59, 486.67 and 205.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.59, 486.67 and 205.25 is: 283.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.59 : 486.67 = 205.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.59/486.67 = 205.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.59x = 486.67 × 205.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.59x = 99,889.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,889.19/352.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.30

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