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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.47, 489.08 and 205.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.47, 489.08 and 205.07 is: 282.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.47 : 489.08 = 205.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.47/489.08 = 205.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.47x = 489.08 × 205.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.47x = 100,293.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,293.70/354.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.94

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