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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.59, 485.08 and 211.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.59, 485.08 and 211.66 is: 292.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.59 : 485.08 = 211.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.59/485.08 = 211.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.59x = 485.08 × 211.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.59x = 102,670.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,670.29/351.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.02

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