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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.17, 494.29 and 210.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.17, 494.29 and 210.86 is: 291.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.17 : 494.29 = 210.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.17/494.29 = 210.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.17x = 494.29 × 210.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.17x = 104,225.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,225.99/358.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.00

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