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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.25, 488.70 and 206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.25, 488.70 and 206.80 is: 285.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.25 : 488.70 = 206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.25/488.70 = 206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.25x = 488.70 × 206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.25x = 101,063.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,063.16/354.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.29

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