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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.42, 494.58 and 209.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.42, 494.58 and 209.02 is: 288.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.42 : 494.58 = 209.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.42/494.58 = 209.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.42x = 494.58 × 209.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.42x = 103,377.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,377.11/358.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.42

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