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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.65, 489.44 and 207.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.65, 489.44 and 207.32 is: 286.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.65 : 489.44 = 207.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.65/489.44 = 207.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.65x = 489.44 × 207.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.65x = 101,472.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,472.44/354.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.12

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