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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.64, 493.62 and 210.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.64, 493.62 and 210.28 is: 290.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.64 : 493.62 = 210.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.64/493.62 = 210.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.64x = 493.62 × 210.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.64x = 103,798.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,798.41/357.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.23

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