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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.51, 493.35 and 210.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.51, 493.35 and 210.15 is: 290.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.51 : 493.35 = 210.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.51/493.35 = 210.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.51x = 493.35 × 210.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.51x = 103,677.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,677.50/357.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.00

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