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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.73, 485.27 and 211.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.73, 485.27 and 211.93 is: 292.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.73 : 485.27 = 211.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.73/485.27 = 211.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.73x = 485.27 × 211.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.73x = 102,843.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,843.27/351.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.39

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