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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.62, 493.49 and 210.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.62, 493.49 and 210.30 is: 290.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.62 : 493.49 = 210.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.62/493.49 = 210.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.62x = 493.49 × 210.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.62x = 103,779.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,779.62/357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.20

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