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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.80, 486.84 and 205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.80, 486.84 and 205.50 is: 283.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.80 : 486.84 = 205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.80/486.84 = 205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.80x = 486.84 × 205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.80x = 100,045.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,045.62/352.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.58

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