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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.60, 490.53 and 208.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.60, 490.53 and 208.21 is: 287.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.60 : 490.53 = 208.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.60/490.53 = 208.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.60x = 490.53 × 208.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.60x = 102,133.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,133.25/355.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.21

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