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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.67, 485.37 and 211.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.67, 485.37 and 211.87 is: 292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.67 : 485.37 = 211.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.67/485.37 = 211.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.67x = 485.37 × 211.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.67x = 102,835.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,835.34/351.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.42

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