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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.00, 493.92 and 210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.00, 493.92 and 210.68 is: 290.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.00 : 493.92 = 210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.00/493.92 = 210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.00x = 493.92 × 210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.00x = 104,059.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,059.07/358.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.67

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