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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.77, 493.55 and 210.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.77, 493.55 and 210.32 is: 290.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.77 : 493.55 = 210.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.77/493.55 = 210.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.77x = 493.55 × 210.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.77x = 103,802.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,802.38/357.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.14

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