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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.27, 494.23 and 210.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.27, 494.23 and 210.82 is: 290.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.27 : 494.23 = 210.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.27/494.23 = 210.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.27x = 494.23 × 210.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.27x = 104,193.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,193.57/358.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.82

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