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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.84, 485.48 and 211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.84, 485.48 and 211.94 is: 292.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.84 : 485.48 = 211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.84/485.48 = 211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.84x = 485.48 × 211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.84x = 102,892.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,892.63/351.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.44

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