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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.67, 485.29 and 211.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.67, 485.29 and 211.85 is: 292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.67 : 485.29 = 211.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.67/485.29 = 211.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.67x = 485.29 × 211.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.67x = 102,808.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,808.69/351.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.34

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