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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.31, 494.51 and 210.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.31, 494.51 and 210.98 is: 291.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.31 : 494.51 = 210.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.31/494.51 = 210.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.31x = 494.51 × 210.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.31x = 104,331.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,331.90/358.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.18

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