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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.23, 491.53 and 208.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.23, 491.53 and 208.89 is: 288.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.23 : 491.53 = 208.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.23/491.53 = 208.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.23x = 491.53 × 208.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.23x = 102,675.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,675.70/356.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.23

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