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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.61, 490.80 and 206.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.61, 490.80 and 206.32 is: 284.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.61 : 490.80 = 206.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.61/490.80 = 206.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.61x = 490.80 × 206.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.61x = 101,260.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,260.63/355.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.76

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