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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.22, 495.62 and 209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.22, 495.62 and 209.80 is: 289.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.22 : 495.62 = 209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.22/495.62 = 209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.22x = 495.62 × 209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.22x = 103,981.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,981.08/359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.46

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