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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.08, 495.48 and 209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.08, 495.48 and 209.68 is: 289.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.08 : 495.48 = 209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.08/495.48 = 209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.08x = 495.48 × 209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.08x = 103,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,892.25/359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.33

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