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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.35, 493.25 and 208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.35, 493.25 and 208.02 is: 287.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.35 : 493.25 = 208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.35/493.25 = 208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.35x = 493.25 × 208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.35x = 102,603.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,603.40/357.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.12

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