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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.48, 489.03 and 207.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.48, 489.03 and 207.03 is: 285.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.48 : 489.03 = 207.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.48/489.03 = 207.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.48x = 489.03 × 207.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.48x = 101,243.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,243.88/354.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.61

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