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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.63, 489.51 and 207.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.63, 489.51 and 207.31 is: 286.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.63 : 489.51 = 207.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.63/489.51 = 207.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.63x = 489.51 × 207.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.63x = 101,480.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,480.32/354.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.16

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