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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.48, 493.26 and 210.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.48, 493.26 and 210.06 is: 289.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.48 : 493.26 = 210.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.48/493.26 = 210.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.48x = 493.26 × 210.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.48x = 103,614.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,614.20/357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.85

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