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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.53, 493.41 and 210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.53, 493.41 and 210.20 is: 290.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.53 : 493.41 = 210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.53/493.41 = 210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.53x = 493.41 × 210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.53x = 103,712.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,712.31/357.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.08

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