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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.54, 492.02 and 209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.54, 492.02 and 209.18 is: 288.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.54 : 492.02 = 209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.54/492.02 = 209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.54x = 492.02 × 209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.54x = 102,920.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,920.74/356.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.67

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