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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.26, 487.47 and 205.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.26, 487.47 and 205.87 is: 284.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.26 : 487.47 = 205.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.26/487.47 = 205.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.26x = 487.47 × 205.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.26x = 100,354.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,354.42/353.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.08

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