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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.86, 492.48 and 209.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.86, 492.48 and 209.50 is: 289.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.86 : 492.48 = 209.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.86/492.48 = 209.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.86x = 492.48 × 209.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.86x = 103,173.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,173.51/356.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.11

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