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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.24, 484.77 and 211.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.24, 484.77 and 211.37 is: 291.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.24 : 484.77 = 211.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.24/484.77 = 211.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.24x = 484.77 × 211.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.24x = 102,463.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,463.01/351.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.72

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