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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.35, 494.60 and 210.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.35, 494.60 and 210.99 is: 291.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.35 : 494.60 = 210.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.35/494.60 = 210.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.35x = 494.60 × 210.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.35x = 104,355.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,355.65/358.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.21

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