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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.19, 491.57 and 208.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.19, 491.57 and 208.83 is: 288.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.19 : 491.57 = 208.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.19/491.57 = 208.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.19x = 491.57 × 208.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.19x = 102,654.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,654.56/356.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.20

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