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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.42, 491.86 and 209.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.42, 491.86 and 209.06 is: 288.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.42 : 491.86 = 209.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.42/491.86 = 209.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.42x = 491.86 × 209.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.42x = 102,828.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,828.25/356.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.50

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