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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.70, 492.31 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.70, 492.31 and 209.34 is: 288.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.70 : 492.31 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.70/492.31 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.70x = 492.31 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.70x = 103,060.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,060.18/356.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.93

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