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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.68, 493.69 and 208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.68, 493.69 and 208.28 is: 287.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.68 : 493.69 = 208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.68/493.69 = 208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.68x = 493.69 × 208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.68x = 102,822.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,822.76/357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.47

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