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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.32, 493.08 and 209.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.32, 493.08 and 209.98 is: 289.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.32 : 493.08 = 209.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.32/493.08 = 209.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.32x = 493.08 × 209.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.32x = 103,536.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,536.94/357.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.76

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