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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.80, 486.94 and 205.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.80, 486.94 and 205.43 is: 283.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.80 : 486.94 = 205.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.80/486.94 = 205.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.80x = 486.94 × 205.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.80x = 100,032.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,032.08/352.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.54

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