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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.20, 488.82 and 206.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.20, 488.82 and 206.81 is: 285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.20 : 488.82 = 206.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.20/488.82 = 206.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.20x = 488.82 × 206.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.20x = 101,092.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,092.86/354.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.41

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