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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.46, 493.31 and 210.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.46, 493.31 and 210.07 is: 289.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.46 : 493.31 = 210.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.46/493.31 = 210.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.46x = 493.31 × 210.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.46x = 103,626.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,626.11/357.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.90

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