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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.44, 494.51 and 210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.44, 494.51 and 210.84 is: 290.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.44 : 494.51 = 210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.44/494.51 = 210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.44x = 494.51 × 210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.44x = 104,261.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,261.43/358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.88

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