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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.17, 494.35 and 210.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.17, 494.35 and 210.85 is: 291.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.17 : 494.35 = 210.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.17/494.35 = 210.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.17x = 494.35 × 210.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.17x = 104,235.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,235.90/358.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.02

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