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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.36, 490.56 and 208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.36, 490.56 and 208.16 is: 287.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.36 : 490.56 = 208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.36/490.56 = 208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.36x = 490.56 × 208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.36x = 102,114.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,114.97/355.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.36

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