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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.61, 490.74 and 208.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.61, 490.74 and 208.23 is: 287.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.61 : 490.74 = 208.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.61/490.74 = 208.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.61x = 490.74 × 208.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.61x = 102,186.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,186.79/355.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.36

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