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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.50, 490.65 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.50, 490.65 and 208.17 is: 287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.50 : 490.65 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.50/490.65 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.50x = 490.65 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.50x = 102,138.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,138.61/355.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.31

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