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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.40, 484.86 and 211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.40, 484.86 and 211.48 is: 291.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.40 : 484.86 = 211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.40/484.86 = 211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.40x = 484.86 × 211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.40x = 102,538.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,538.19/351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.80

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