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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.28, 492.96 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.28, 492.96 and 210 is: 289.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.28 : 492.96 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.28/492.96 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.28x = 492.96 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.28x = 103,521.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,521.60/357.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.75

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