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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.70, 488.07 and 206.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.70, 488.07 and 206.31 is: 284.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.70 : 488.07 = 206.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.70/488.07 = 206.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.70x = 488.07 × 206.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.70x = 100,693.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,693.72/353.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.69

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