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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.66, 485.22 and 211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.66, 485.22 and 211.74 is: 292.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.66 : 485.22 = 211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.66/485.22 = 211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.66x = 485.22 × 211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.66x = 102,740.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,740.48/351.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.16

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