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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.10, 494.14 and 210.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.10, 494.14 and 210.78 is: 290.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.10 : 494.14 = 210.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.10/494.14 = 210.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.10x = 494.14 × 210.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.10x = 104,154.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,154.83/358.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.85

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