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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.72, 495.03 and 211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.72, 495.03 and 211.46 is: 291.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.72 : 495.03 = 211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.72/495.03 = 211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.72x = 495.03 × 211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.72x = 104,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,679.04/358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.81

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