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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.68, 494.96 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.68, 494.96 and 211.26 is: 291.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.68 : 494.96 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.68/494.96 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.68x = 494.96 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.68x = 104,564.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,564.19/358.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.53

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