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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.18, 488.68 and 206.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.18, 488.68 and 206.72 is: 285.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.18 : 488.68 = 206.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.18/488.68 = 206.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.18x = 488.68 × 206.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.18x = 101,019.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,019.93/354.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.22

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