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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.80, 495 and 211.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.80, 495 and 211.38 is: 291.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.80 : 495 = 211.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.80/495 = 211.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.80x = 495 × 211.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.80x = 104,633.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,633.10/358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.62

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