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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.33, 488.97 and 206.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.33, 488.97 and 206.97 is: 285.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.33 : 488.97 = 206.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.33/488.97 = 206.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.33x = 488.97 × 206.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.33x = 101,202.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,202.12/354.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.62

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