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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.50, 494.70 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.50, 494.70 and 211.26 is: 291.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.50 : 494.70 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.50/494.70 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.50x = 494.70 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.50x = 104,510.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,510.32/358.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.52

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