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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.24, 488.81 and 206.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.24, 488.81 and 206.87 is: 285.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.24 : 488.81 = 206.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.24/488.81 = 206.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.24x = 488.81 × 206.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.24x = 101,118.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,118.20/354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.45

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