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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.16, 502.48 and 208.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.16, 502.48 and 208.88 is: 288.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.16 : 502.48 = 208.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.16/502.48 = 208.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.16x = 502.48 × 208.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.16x = 104,954.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,954.99/364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.22

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