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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.45, 490.54 and 208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.45, 490.54 and 208.10 is: 287.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.45 : 490.54 = 208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.45/490.54 = 208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.45x = 490.54 × 208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.45x = 102,078.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,078.92/355.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.18

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