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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.38, 488.96 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.38, 488.96 and 207 is: 285.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.38 : 488.96 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.38/488.96 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.38x = 488.96 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.38x = 101,214.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,214.72/354.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.61

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