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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.65, 492.20 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.65, 492.20 and 209.34 is: 288.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.65 : 492.20 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.65/492.20 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.65x = 492.20 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.65x = 103,037.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,037.15/356.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.90

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