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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.33, 493.11 and 210.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.33, 493.11 and 210.06 is: 289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.33 : 493.11 = 210.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.33/493.11 = 210.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.33x = 493.11 × 210.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.33x = 103,582.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,582.69/357.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.88

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