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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.52, 494.54 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.52, 494.54 and 211.11 is: 291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.52 : 494.54 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.52/494.54 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.52x = 494.54 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.52x = 104,401.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,401.28/358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.20

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