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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.92, 488.32 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.92, 488.32 and 206.46 is: 284.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.92 : 488.32 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.92/488.32 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.92x = 488.32 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.92x = 100,818.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,818.55/353.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.86

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