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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.18, 494.19 and 210.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.18, 494.19 and 210.78 is: 290.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.18 : 494.19 = 210.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.18/494.19 = 210.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.18x = 494.19 × 210.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.18x = 104,165.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,165.37/358.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.82

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