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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.13, 494.19 and 208.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.13, 494.19 and 208.76 is: 288.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.13 : 494.19 = 208.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.13/494.19 = 208.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.13x = 494.19 × 208.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.13x = 103,167.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,167.10/358.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.07

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