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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.58, 492.08 and 199.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.58, 492.08 and 199.22 is: 274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.58 : 492.08 = 199.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.58/492.08 = 199.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.58x = 492.08 × 199.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.58x = 98,028.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,028.97/356.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.91

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