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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.37, 484.83 and 211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.37, 484.83 and 211.40 is: 291.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.37 : 484.83 = 211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.37/484.83 = 211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.37x = 484.83 × 211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.37x = 102,490.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,490.64/351.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.69

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