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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.56, 489.24 and 207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.56, 489.24 and 207.18 is: 285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.56 : 489.24 = 207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.56/489.24 = 207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.56x = 489.24 × 207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.56x = 101,360.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,360.74/354.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.88

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