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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.08, 491.28 and 208.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.08, 491.28 and 208.61 is: 287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.08 : 491.28 = 208.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.08/491.28 = 208.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.08x = 491.28 × 208.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.08x = 102,485.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,485.92/356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.82

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