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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.71, 489.46 and 203.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.71, 489.46 and 203.29 is: 280.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.71 : 489.46 = 203.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.71/489.46 = 203.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.71x = 489.46 × 203.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.71x = 99,502.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,502.32/354.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.52

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