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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.69, 486.55 and 205.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.69, 486.55 and 205.23 is: 283.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.69 : 486.55 = 205.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.69/486.55 = 205.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.69x = 486.55 × 205.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.69x = 99,855.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,855.58/352.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.13

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