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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.49, 493.38 and 210.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.49, 493.38 and 210.10 is: 289.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.49 : 493.38 = 210.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.49/493.38 = 210.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.49x = 493.38 × 210.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.49x = 103,659.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,659.14/357.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.96

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