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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.84, 495.10 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.84, 495.10 and 211.52 is: 291.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.84 : 495.10 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.84/495.10 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.84x = 495.10 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.84x = 104,723.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,723.55/358.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.84

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