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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.06, 494.16 and 210.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.06, 494.16 and 210.74 is: 290.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.06 : 494.16 = 210.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.06/494.16 = 210.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.06x = 494.16 × 210.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.06x = 104,139.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,139.28/358.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.84

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