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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.26, 487.59 and 205.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.26, 487.59 and 205.98 is: 284.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.26 : 487.59 = 205.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.26/487.59 = 205.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.26x = 487.59 × 205.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.26x = 100,431.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,431.19/353.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.30

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