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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.60, 486.56 and 205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.60, 486.56 and 205.28 is: 283.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.60 : 486.56 = 205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.60/486.56 = 205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.60x = 486.56 × 205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.60x = 99,881.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,881.04/352.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.27

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