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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.47, 493.32 and 210.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.47, 493.32 and 210.11 is: 289.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.47 : 493.32 = 210.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.47/493.32 = 210.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.47x = 493.32 × 210.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.47x = 103,650.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,650.41/357.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.96

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