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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.75, 489.33 and 207.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.75, 489.33 and 207.27 is: 285.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.75 : 489.33 = 207.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.75/489.33 = 207.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.75x = 489.33 × 207.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.75x = 101,423.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,423.43/354.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.90

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