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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.48, 491.88 and 209.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.48, 491.88 and 209.06 is: 288.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.48 : 491.88 = 209.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.48/491.88 = 209.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.48x = 491.88 × 209.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.48x = 102,832.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,832.43/356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.47

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