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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.41, 494.49 and 210.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.41, 494.49 and 210.99 is: 291.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.41 : 494.49 = 210.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.41/494.49 = 210.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.41x = 494.49 × 210.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.41x = 104,332.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,332.45/358.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.10

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