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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.98, 487.10 and 205.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.98, 487.10 and 205.61 is: 283.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.98 : 487.10 = 205.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.98/487.10 = 205.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.98x = 487.10 × 205.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.98x = 100,149.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,149.17/352.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.72

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