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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.33, 491.66 and 208.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.33, 491.66 and 208.94 is: 288.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.33 : 491.66 = 208.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.33/491.66 = 208.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.33x = 491.66 × 208.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.33x = 102,723.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,723.94/356.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.28

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