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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.48, 490.62 and 208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.48, 490.62 and 208.10 is: 287.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.48 : 490.62 = 208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.48/490.62 = 208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.48x = 490.62 × 208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.48x = 102,098.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,098.02/355.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.22

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