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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.49, 489.07 and 207.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.49, 489.07 and 207.07 is: 285.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.49 : 489.07 = 207.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.49/489.07 = 207.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.49x = 489.07 × 207.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.49x = 101,271.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,271.72/354.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.68

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