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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.56, 494.82 and 211.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.56, 494.82 and 211.23 is: 291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.56 : 494.82 = 211.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.56/494.82 = 211.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.56x = 494.82 × 211.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.56x = 104,520.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,520.83/358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.50

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