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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.92, 493.80 and 210.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.92, 493.80 and 210.45 is: 290.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.92 : 493.80 = 210.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.92/493.80 = 210.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.92x = 493.80 × 210.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.92x = 103,920.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,920.21/357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.34

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