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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.20, 494.34 and 208.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.20, 494.34 and 208.88 is: 288.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.20 : 494.34 = 208.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.20/494.34 = 208.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.20x = 494.34 × 208.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.20x = 103,256.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,256.69/358.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.27

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