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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.29, 494.48 and 208.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.29, 494.48 and 208.97 is: 288.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.29 : 494.48 = 208.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.29/494.48 = 208.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.29x = 494.48 × 208.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.29x = 103,327.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,327.97/358.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.39

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