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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.04, 494.10 and 208.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.04, 494.10 and 208.70 is: 288.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.04 : 494.10 = 208.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.04/494.10 = 208.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.04x = 494.10 × 208.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.04x = 103,118.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,118.67/358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.01

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