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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.72, 490.78 and 208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.72, 490.78 and 208.32 is: 287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.72 : 490.78 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.72/490.78 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.72x = 490.78 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.72x = 102,238.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,238.77/355.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.42

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