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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.57, 484.99 and 211.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.57, 484.99 and 211.65 is: 291.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.57 : 484.99 = 211.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.57/484.99 = 211.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.57x = 484.99 × 211.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.57x = 102,645.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,645.79/351.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.96

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