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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.97, 484.38 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.97, 484.38 and 211.11 is: 291.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.97 : 484.38 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.97/484.38 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.97x = 484.38 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.97x = 102,257.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,257.46/350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.36

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