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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.44, 489.16 and 207.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.44, 489.16 and 207.05 is: 285.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.44 : 489.16 = 207.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.44/489.16 = 207.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.44x = 489.16 × 207.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.44x = 101,277.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,277.10/354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.74

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