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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.45, 493.38 and 210.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.45, 493.38 and 210.15 is: 290.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.45 : 493.38 = 210.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.45/493.38 = 210.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.45x = 493.38 × 210.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.45x = 103,683.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,683.81/357.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.07

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