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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.49, 490.68 and 208.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.49, 490.68 and 208.07 is: 287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.49 : 490.68 = 208.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.49/490.68 = 208.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.49x = 490.68 × 208.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.49x = 102,093.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,093.33/355.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.19

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