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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.22, 487.44 and 205.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.22, 487.44 and 205.86 is: 284.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.22 : 487.44 = 205.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.22/487.44 = 205.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.22x = 487.44 × 205.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.22x = 100,344.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,344.40/353.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.08

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