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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.68, 490.75 and 208.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.68, 490.75 and 208.22 is: 287.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.68 : 490.75 = 208.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.68/490.75 = 208.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.68x = 490.75 × 208.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.68x = 102,183.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,183.97/355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.29

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