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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.64, 487.96 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.64, 487.96 and 206.28 is: 284.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.64 : 487.96 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.64/487.96 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.64x = 487.96 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.64x = 100,656.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,656.39/353.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.63

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