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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.47, 490.56 and 208.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.47, 490.56 and 208.21 is: 287.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.47 : 490.56 = 208.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.47/490.56 = 208.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.47x = 490.56 × 208.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.47x = 102,139.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,139.50/355.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.34

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