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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.39, 488.89 and 206.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.39, 488.89 and 206.94 is: 285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.39 : 488.89 = 206.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.39/488.89 = 206.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.39x = 488.89 × 206.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.39x = 101,170.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,170.90/354.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.48

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