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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.34, 490.35 and 208.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.34, 490.35 and 208.07 is: 287.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.34 : 490.35 = 208.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.34/490.35 = 208.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.34x = 490.35 × 208.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.34x = 102,027.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,027.29/355.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.13

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