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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.38, 489.06 and 207.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.38, 489.06 and 207.11 is: 285.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.38 : 489.06 = 207.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.38/489.06 = 207.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.38x = 489.06 × 207.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.38x = 101,290.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,290.44/354.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.82

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