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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.25, 487.46 and 205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.25, 487.46 and 205.88 is: 284.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.25 : 487.46 = 205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.25/487.46 = 205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.25x = 487.46 × 205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.25x = 100,354.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,354.80/353.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.09

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