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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.37, 488.97 and 207.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.37, 488.97 and 207.01 is: 285.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.37 : 488.97 = 207.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.37/488.97 = 207.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.37x = 488.97 × 207.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.37x = 101,221.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,221.68/354.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.64

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