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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.50, 485.11 and 211.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.50, 485.11 and 211.69 is: 292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.50 : 485.11 = 211.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.50/485.11 = 211.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.50x = 485.11 × 211.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.50x = 102,689.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,689.98/351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.15

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