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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.84, 493.68 and 210.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.84, 493.68 and 210.46 is: 290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.84 : 493.68 = 210.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.84/493.68 = 210.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.84x = 493.68 × 210.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.84x = 103,899.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,899.89/357.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.35

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