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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.90, 492.44 and 207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.90, 492.44 and 207.45 is: 286.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.90 : 492.44 = 207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.90/492.44 = 207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.90x = 492.44 × 207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.90x = 102,155.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,155.64/356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.23

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