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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.30, 487.62 and 206.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.30, 487.62 and 206.01 is: 284.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.30 : 487.62 = 206.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.30/487.62 = 206.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.30x = 487.62 × 206.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.30x = 100,454.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,454.60/353.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.34

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