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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.43, 487.64 and 206.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.43, 487.64 and 206.06 is: 284.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.43 : 487.64 = 206.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.43/487.64 = 206.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.43x = 487.64 × 206.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.43x = 100,479.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,479.63/353.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.30

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