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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.40, 494.49 and 211.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.40, 494.49 and 211.00 is: 291.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.40 : 494.49 = 211.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.40/494.49 = 211.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.40x = 494.49 × 211.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.40x = 104,338.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,338.80/358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.13

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