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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.72, 490.81 and 208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.72, 490.81 and 208.28 is: 287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.72 : 490.81 = 208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.72/490.81 = 208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.72x = 490.81 × 208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.72x = 102,224.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,224.77/355.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.38

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