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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.69, 495.05 and 211.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.69, 495.05 and 211.36 is: 291.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.69 : 495.05 = 211.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.69/495.05 = 211.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.69x = 495.05 × 211.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.69x = 104,632.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,632.27/358.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.71

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