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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.95, 485.53 and 211.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.95, 485.53 and 211.82 is: 292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.95 : 485.53 = 211.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.95/485.53 = 211.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.95x = 485.53 × 211.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.95x = 102,842.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,842.01/351.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.21

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