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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.02, 491.22 and 206.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.02, 491.22 and 206.65 is: 285.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.02 : 491.22 = 206.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.02/491.22 = 206.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.02x = 491.22 × 206.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.02x = 101,510.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,510.61/356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.13

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