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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.49, 494.76 and 211.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.49, 494.76 and 211.13 is: 291.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.49 : 494.76 = 211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.49/494.76 = 211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.49x = 494.76 × 211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.49x = 104,457.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,457.00/358.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.38

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