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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.35, 488.79 and 206.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.35, 488.79 and 206.98 is: 285.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.35 : 488.79 = 206.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.35/488.79 = 206.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.35x = 488.79 × 206.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.35x = 101,168.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,168.53/354.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.50

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