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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.88, 493.80 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.88, 493.80 and 210.48 is: 290.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.88 : 493.80 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.88/493.80 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.88x = 493.80 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.88x = 103,935.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,935.02/357.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.42

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