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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.72, 492.27 and 209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.72, 492.27 and 209.46 is: 289.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.72 : 492.27 = 209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.72/492.27 = 209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.72x = 492.27 × 209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.72x = 103,110.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,110.87/356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.06

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