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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.48, 494.80 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.48, 494.80 and 209.22 is: 288.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.48 : 494.80 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.48/494.80 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.48x = 494.80 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.48x = 103,524.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,524.44/358.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.79

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