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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.09, 488.54 and 206.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.09, 488.54 and 206.70 is: 285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.09 : 488.54 = 206.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.09/488.54 = 206.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.09x = 488.54 × 206.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.09x = 100,981.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,981.22/354.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.19

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