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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.69, 494.90 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.69, 494.90 and 211.32 is: 291.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.69 : 494.90 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.69/494.90 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.69x = 494.90 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.69x = 104,582.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,582.27/358.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.57

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