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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.58, 490.62 and 208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.58, 490.62 and 208.24 is: 287.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.58 : 490.62 = 208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.58/490.62 = 208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.58x = 490.62 × 208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.58x = 102,166.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,166.71/355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.32

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