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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.54, 484.99 and 211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.54, 484.99 and 211.60 is: 291.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.54 : 484.99 = 211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.54/484.99 = 211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.54x = 484.99 × 211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.54x = 102,623.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,623.88/351.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.93

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