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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.08, 494.19 and 210.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.08, 494.19 and 210.75 is: 290.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.08 : 494.19 = 210.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.08/494.19 = 210.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.08x = 494.19 × 210.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.08x = 104,150.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,150.54/358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.86

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