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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.27, 487.50 and 205.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.27, 487.50 and 205.98 is: 284.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.27 : 487.50 = 205.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.27/487.50 = 205.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.27x = 487.50 × 205.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.27x = 100,415.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,415.25/353.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.25

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