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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.46, 493.28 and 208.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.46, 493.28 and 208.11 is: 287.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.46 : 493.28 = 208.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.46/493.28 = 208.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.46x = 493.28 × 208.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.46x = 102,655.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,655.71/357.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.18

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