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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.91, 492.48 and 209.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.91, 492.48 and 209.67 is: 289.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.91 : 492.48 = 209.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.91/492.48 = 209.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.91x = 492.48 × 209.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.91x = 103,258.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,258.28/356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.31

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