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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.46, 491.91 and 209.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.46, 491.91 and 209.06 is: 288.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.46 : 491.91 = 209.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.46/491.91 = 209.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.46x = 491.91 × 209.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.46x = 102,838.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,838.70/356.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.50

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