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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.94, 495.33 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.94, 495.33 and 209.58 is: 289.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.94 : 495.33 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.94/495.33 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.94x = 495.33 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.94x = 103,811.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,811.26/358.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.22

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