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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.24, 490.22 and 205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.24, 490.22 and 205.88 is: 284.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.24 : 490.22 = 205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.24/490.22 = 205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.24x = 490.22 × 205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.24x = 100,927.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,927.01/355.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.11

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