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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.31, 488.94 and 206.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.31, 488.94 and 206.98 is: 285.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.31 : 488.94 = 206.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.31/488.94 = 206.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.31x = 488.94 × 206.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.31x = 101,200.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,200.80/354.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.63

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