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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.09, 494.07 and 210.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.09, 494.07 and 210.70 is: 290.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.09 : 494.07 = 210.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.09/494.07 = 210.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.09x = 494.07 × 210.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.09x = 104,100.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,100.10/358.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.71

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