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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.48, 494.60 and 211.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.48, 494.60 and 211.06 is: 291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.48 : 494.60 = 211.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.48/494.60 = 211.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.48x = 494.60 × 211.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.48x = 104,387.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,387.98/358.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.20

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