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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.51, 490.66 and 208.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.51, 490.66 and 208.23 is: 287.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.51 : 490.66 = 208.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.51/490.66 = 208.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.51x = 490.66 × 208.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.51x = 102,170.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,170.13/355.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.39

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