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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.47, 493.25 and 210.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.47, 493.25 and 210.09 is: 289.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.47 : 493.25 = 210.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.47/493.25 = 210.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.47x = 493.25 × 210.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.47x = 103,625.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,625.84/357.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.89

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