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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.92, 488.36 and 206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.92, 488.36 and 206.52 is: 284.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.92 : 488.36 = 206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.92/488.36 = 206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.92x = 488.36 × 206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.92x = 100,856.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,856.11/353.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.97

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