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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.59, 490.61 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.59, 490.61 and 208.17 is: 287.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.59 : 490.61 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.59/490.61 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.59x = 490.61 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.59x = 102,129.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,129.24/355.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.21

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