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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.50, 491.84 and 209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.50, 491.84 and 209.08 is: 288.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.50 : 491.84 = 209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.50/491.84 = 209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.50x = 491.84 × 209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.50x = 102,832.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,832.86/356.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.45

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