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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.70, 488.10 and 206.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.70, 488.10 and 206.34 is: 284.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.70 : 488.10 = 206.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.70/488.10 = 206.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.70x = 488.10 × 206.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.70x = 100,714.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,714.55/353.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.75

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