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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.72, 485.32 and 211.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.72, 485.32 and 211.81 is: 292.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.72 : 485.32 = 211.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.72/485.32 = 211.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.72x = 485.32 × 211.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.72x = 102,795.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,795.63/351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.27

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