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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.85, 486.95 and 205.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.85, 486.95 and 205.47 is: 283.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.85 : 486.95 = 205.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.85/486.95 = 205.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.85x = 486.95 × 205.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.85x = 100,052.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,052.59/352.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.56

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