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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.68, 492.31 and 207.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.68, 492.31 and 207.27 is: 286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.68 : 492.31 = 207.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.68/492.31 = 207.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.68x = 492.31 × 207.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.68x = 102,040.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,040.06/356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.08

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