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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.17, 488.72 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.17, 488.72 and 204.80 is: 282.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.17 : 488.72 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.17/488.72 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.17x = 488.72 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.17x = 100,086.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,086.39/354.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.60

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