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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.65, 496.31 and 210.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.65, 496.31 and 210.31 is: 290.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.65 : 496.31 = 210.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.65/496.31 = 210.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.65x = 496.31 × 210.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.65x = 104,377.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,377.45/359.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.22

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