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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.62, 494.87 and 211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.62, 494.87 and 211.22 is: 291.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.62 : 494.87 = 211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.62/494.87 = 211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.62x = 494.87 × 211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.62x = 104,526.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,526.44/358.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.47

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