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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.65, 490.80 and 208.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.65, 490.80 and 208.29 is: 287.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.65 : 490.80 = 208.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.65/490.80 = 208.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.65x = 490.80 × 208.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.65x = 102,228.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,228.73/355.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.44

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