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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.87, 485.58 and 211.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.87, 485.58 and 211.98 is: 292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.87 : 485.58 = 211.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.87/485.58 = 211.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.87x = 485.58 × 211.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.87x = 102,933.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,933.25/351.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.53

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