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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.83, 492.35 and 209.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.83, 492.35 and 209.42 is: 288.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.83 : 492.35 = 209.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.83/492.35 = 209.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.83x = 492.35 × 209.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.83x = 103,108.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,108.12/356.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.96

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