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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.63, 489.34 and 207.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.63, 489.34 and 207.25 is: 285.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.63 : 489.34 = 207.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.63/489.34 = 207.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.63x = 489.34 × 207.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.63x = 101,415.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,415.72/354.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.98

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