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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.62, 485.43 and 211.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.62, 485.43 and 211.77 is: 292.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.62 : 485.43 = 211.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.62/485.43 = 211.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.62x = 485.43 × 211.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.62x = 102,797.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,797.77/351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.35

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