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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.64, 494.91 and 211.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.64, 494.91 and 211.23 is: 291.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.64 : 494.91 = 211.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.64/494.91 = 211.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.64x = 494.91 × 211.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.64x = 104,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,539.84/358.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.49

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