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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.42, 488.88 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.42, 488.88 and 207 is: 285.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.42 : 488.88 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.42/488.88 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.42x = 488.88 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.42x = 101,198.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,198.16/354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.53

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