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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.68, 489.54 and 207.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.68, 489.54 and 207.31 is: 286.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.68 : 489.54 = 207.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.68/489.54 = 207.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.68x = 489.54 × 207.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.68x = 101,487.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,487.01/354.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.14

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