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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.61, 489.38 and 207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.61, 489.38 and 207.30 is: 286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.61 : 489.38 = 207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.61/489.38 = 207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.61x = 489.38 × 207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.61x = 101,448.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,448.47/354.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.08

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