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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.21, 494.10 and 293.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.21, 494.10 and 293.22 is: 405.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.21 : 494.10 = 293.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.21/494.10 = 293.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.21x = 494.10 × 293.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.21x = 144,880.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,880.00/357.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.59

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