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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.85, 485.55 and 211.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.85, 485.55 and 211.97 is: 292.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.85 : 485.55 = 211.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.85/485.55 = 211.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.85x = 485.55 × 211.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.85x = 102,922.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,922.03/351.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.52

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