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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.21, 492.99 and 209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.21, 492.99 and 209.82 is: 289.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.21 : 492.99 = 209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.21/492.99 = 209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.21x = 492.99 × 209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.21x = 103,440.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,440.22/357.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.58

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