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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.55, 493.44 and 208.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.55, 493.44 and 208.22 is: 287.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.55 : 493.44 = 208.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.55/493.44 = 208.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.55x = 493.44 × 208.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.55x = 102,741.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,741.61/357.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.35

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