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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.35, 493.22 and 209.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.35, 493.22 and 209.99 is: 289.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.35 : 493.22 = 209.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.35/493.22 = 209.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.35x = 493.22 × 209.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.35x = 103,573.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,573.03/357.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.84

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