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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.71, 485.27 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.71, 485.27 and 211.80 is: 292.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.71 : 485.27 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.71/485.27 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.71x = 485.27 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.71x = 102,780.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,780.19/351.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.23

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