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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.37, 494.55 and 211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.37, 494.55 and 211.08 is: 291.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.37 : 494.55 = 211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.37/494.55 = 211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.37x = 494.55 × 211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.37x = 104,389.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,389.61/358.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.29

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