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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.80, 490.98 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.80, 490.98 and 206.46 is: 284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.80 : 490.98 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.80/490.98 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.80x = 490.98 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.80x = 101,367.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,367.73/355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.90

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