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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.64, 492.14 and 207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.64, 492.14 and 207.24 is: 285.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.64 : 492.14 = 207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.64/492.14 = 207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.64x = 492.14 × 207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.64x = 101,990.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,990.06/356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.97

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