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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.73, 492.16 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.73, 492.16 and 209.28 is: 288.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.73 : 492.16 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.73/492.16 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.73x = 492.16 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.73x = 102,999.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,999.24/356.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.73

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