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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.26, 488.88 and 206.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.26, 488.88 and 206.98 is: 285.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.26 : 488.88 = 206.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.26/488.88 = 206.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.26x = 488.88 × 206.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.26x = 101,188.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,188.38/354.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.63

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