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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.73, 489.49 and 207.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.73, 489.49 and 207.33 is: 286.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.73 : 489.49 = 207.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.73/489.49 = 207.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.73x = 489.49 × 207.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.73x = 101,488.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,488.90/354.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.10

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