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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.31, 487.56 and 205.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.31, 487.56 and 205.94 is: 284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.31 : 487.56 = 205.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.31/487.56 = 205.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.31x = 487.56 × 205.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.31x = 100,408.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,408.11/353.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.19

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