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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.65, 494.97 and 211.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.65, 494.97 and 211.33 is: 291.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.65 : 494.97 = 211.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.65/494.97 = 211.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.65x = 494.97 × 211.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.65x = 104,602.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,602.01/358.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.66

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