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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.74, 488.16 and 206.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.74, 488.16 and 206.44 is: 284.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.74 : 488.16 = 206.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.74/488.16 = 206.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.74x = 488.16 × 206.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.74x = 100,775.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,775.75/353.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.89

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