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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.34, 494.42 and 211.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.34, 494.42 and 211.02 is: 291.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.34 : 494.42 = 211.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.34/494.42 = 211.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.34x = 494.42 × 211.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.34x = 104,331.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,331.45/358.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.16

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