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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.30, 494.52 and 211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.30, 494.52 and 211 is: 291.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.30 : 494.52 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.30/494.52 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.30x = 494.52 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.30x = 104,343.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,343.72/358.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.22

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