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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.62, 492.06 and 209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.62, 492.06 and 209.20 is: 288.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.62 : 492.06 = 209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.62/492.06 = 209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.62x = 492.06 × 209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.62x = 102,938.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,938.95/356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.65

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