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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.74, 486.74 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.74, 486.74 and 203.32 is: 280.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.74 : 486.74 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.74/486.74 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.74x = 486.74 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.74x = 98,963.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,963.72/352.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.56

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