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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.36, 491.49 and 208.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.36, 491.49 and 208.94 is: 288.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.36 : 491.49 = 208.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.36/491.49 = 208.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.36x = 491.49 × 208.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.36x = 102,689.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,689.46/356.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.17

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