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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.08, 491.31 and 208.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.08, 491.31 and 208.74 is: 288.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.08 : 491.31 = 208.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.08/491.31 = 208.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.08x = 491.31 × 208.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.08x = 102,553.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,553.59/356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.01

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