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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.90, 492.48 and 209.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.90, 492.48 and 209.57 is: 289.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.90 : 492.48 = 209.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.90/492.48 = 209.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.90x = 492.48 × 209.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.90x = 103,206.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,206.57/356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.18

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