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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.38, 491.80 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.38, 491.80 and 209.10 is: 288.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.38 : 491.80 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.38/491.80 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.38x = 491.80 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.38x = 102,835.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,835.38/356.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.56

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