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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.34, 487.52 and 203.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.34, 487.52 and 203.97 is: 281.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.34 : 487.52 = 203.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.34/487.52 = 203.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.34x = 487.52 × 203.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.34x = 99,439.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,439.45/353.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.43

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