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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.56, 492.01 and 209.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.56, 492.01 and 209.21 is: 288.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.56 : 492.01 = 209.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.56/492.01 = 209.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.56x = 492.01 × 209.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.56x = 102,930.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,930.43/356.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.68

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