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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.66, 489.23 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.66, 489.23 and 207.28 is: 285.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.66 : 489.23 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.66/489.23 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.66x = 489.23 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.66x = 101,407.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,407.59/354.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.93

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