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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.42, 494.63 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.42, 494.63 and 211.04 is: 291.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.42 : 494.63 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.42/494.63 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.42x = 494.63 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.42x = 104,386.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,386.72/358.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.24

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