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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.81, 495.14 and 211.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.81, 495.14 and 211.43 is: 291.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.81 : 495.14 = 211.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.81/495.14 = 211.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.81x = 495.14 × 211.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.81x = 104,687.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,687.63/358.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.77

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