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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.23, 488.63 and 206.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.23, 488.63 and 206.75 is: 285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.23 : 488.63 = 206.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.23/488.63 = 206.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.23x = 488.63 × 206.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.23x = 101,024.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,024.25/354.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.19

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