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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.36, 490.36 and 208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.36, 490.36 and 208.04 is: 287.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.36 : 490.36 = 208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.36/490.36 = 208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.36x = 490.36 × 208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.36x = 102,014.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,014.49/355.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.07

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