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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.25, 491.59 and 208.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.25, 491.59 and 208.93 is: 288.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.25 : 491.59 = 208.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.25/491.59 = 208.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.25x = 491.59 × 208.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.25x = 102,706.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,706.68/356.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.30

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