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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.46, 501.56 and 208.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.46, 501.56 and 208.22 is: 287.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.46 : 501.56 = 208.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.46/501.56 = 208.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.46x = 501.56 × 208.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.46x = 104,434.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,434.82/363.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.34

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