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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.58, 490.74 and 208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.58, 490.74 and 208.16 is: 287.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.58 : 490.74 = 208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.58/490.74 = 208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.58x = 490.74 × 208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.58x = 102,152.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,152.44/355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.28

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