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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.95, 488.47 and 206.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.95, 488.47 and 206.67 is: 285.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.95 : 488.47 = 206.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.95/488.47 = 206.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.95x = 488.47 × 206.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.95x = 100,952.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,952.09/353.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.22

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