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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.04, 495.48 and 209.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.04, 495.48 and 209.70 is: 289.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.04 : 495.48 = 209.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.04/495.48 = 209.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.04x = 495.48 × 209.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.04x = 103,902.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,902.16/359.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.39

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