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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.77, 486.82 and 211.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.77, 486.82 and 211.00 is: 291.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.77 : 486.82 = 211.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.77/486.82 = 211.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.77x = 486.82 × 211.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.77x = 102,716.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,716.59/352.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.17

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