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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.75, 492.32 and 209.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.75, 492.32 and 209.38 is: 288.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.75 : 492.32 = 209.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.75/492.32 = 209.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.75x = 492.32 × 209.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.75x = 103,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,079.68/356.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.94

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