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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.07, 491.35 and 208.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.07, 491.35 and 208.75 is: 288.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.07 : 491.35 = 208.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.07/491.35 = 208.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.07x = 491.35 × 208.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.07x = 102,569.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,569.31/356.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.06

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