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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.01, 493.81 and 210.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.01, 493.81 and 210.64 is: 290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.01 : 493.81 = 210.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.01/493.81 = 210.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.01x = 493.81 × 210.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.01x = 104,015.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,015.01/358.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.54

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