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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.64, 490.66 and 208.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.64, 490.66 and 208.15 is: 287.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.64 : 490.66 = 208.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.64/490.66 = 208.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.64x = 490.66 × 208.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.64x = 102,129.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,129.13/355.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.17

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