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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.45, 490.49 and 208.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.45, 490.49 and 208.07 is: 287.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.45 : 490.49 = 208.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.45/490.49 = 208.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.45x = 490.49 × 208.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.45x = 102,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,056.25/355.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.12

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