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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.23, 487.42 and 203.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.23, 487.42 and 203.82 is: 281.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.23 : 487.42 = 203.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.23/487.42 = 203.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.23x = 487.42 × 203.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.23x = 99,345.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,345.94/353.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.25

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