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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.36, 485.07 and 211.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.36, 485.07 and 211.51 is: 292.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.36 : 485.07 = 211.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.36/485.07 = 211.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.36x = 485.07 × 211.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.36x = 102,597.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,597.16/351.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.00

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