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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.79, 486.86 and 203.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.79, 486.86 and 203.45 is: 280.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.79 : 486.86 = 203.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.79/486.86 = 203.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.79x = 486.86 × 203.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.79x = 99,048.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,048.22/352.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.76

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