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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.72, 486.92 and 205.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.72, 486.92 and 205.33 is: 283.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.72 : 486.92 = 205.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.72/486.92 = 205.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.72x = 486.92 × 205.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.72x = 99,977.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,977.04/352.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.45

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