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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.72, 486.71 and 205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.72, 486.71 and 205.34 is: 283.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.72 : 486.71 = 205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.72/486.71 = 205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.72x = 486.71 × 205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.72x = 99,938.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,938.60/352.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.34

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