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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.22, 487.35 and 205.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.22, 487.35 and 205.82 is: 283.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.22 : 487.35 = 205.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.22/487.35 = 205.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.22x = 487.35 × 205.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.22x = 100,306.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,306.38/353.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.98

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