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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.99, 488.38 and 206.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.99, 488.38 and 206.57 is: 284.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.99 : 488.38 = 206.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.99/488.38 = 206.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.99x = 488.38 × 206.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.99x = 100,884.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,884.66/353.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.99

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