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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.31, 495.83 and 209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.31, 495.83 and 209.92 is: 289.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.31 : 495.83 = 209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.31/495.83 = 209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.31x = 495.83 × 209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.31x = 104,082.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,082.34/359.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.67

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