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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.84, 488.28 and 204.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.84, 488.28 and 204.45 is: 282.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.84 : 488.28 = 204.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.84/488.28 = 204.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.84x = 488.28 × 204.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.84x = 99,828.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,828.85/353.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.13

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