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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.71, 488.03 and 206.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.71, 488.03 and 206.27 is: 284.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.71 : 488.03 = 206.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.71/488.03 = 206.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.71x = 488.03 × 206.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.71x = 100,664.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,664.31/353.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.59

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