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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.34, 490.47 and 208.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.34, 490.47 and 208.06 is: 287.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.34 : 490.47 = 208.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.34/490.47 = 208.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.34x = 490.47 × 208.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.34x = 102,047.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,047.19/355.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.18

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