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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.72, 485.16 and 211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.72, 485.16 and 211.74 is: 292.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.72 : 485.16 = 211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.72/485.16 = 211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.72x = 485.16 × 211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.72x = 102,727.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,727.78/351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.07

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