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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.38, 493.22 and 210.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.38, 493.22 and 210.04 is: 289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.38 : 493.22 = 210.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.38/493.22 = 210.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.38x = 493.22 × 210.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.38x = 103,595.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,595.93/357.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.88

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