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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.22, 491.59 and 208.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.22, 491.59 and 208.86 is: 288.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.22 : 491.59 = 208.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.22/491.59 = 208.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.22x = 491.59 × 208.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.22x = 102,670.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,670.73/356.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.22

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