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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.62, 490.68 and 208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.62, 490.68 and 208.20 is: 287.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.62 : 490.68 = 208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.62/490.68 = 208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.62x = 490.68 × 208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.62x = 102,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,159.58/355.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.27

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