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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.85, 495.02 and 211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.85, 495.02 and 211.46 is: 291.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.85 : 495.02 = 211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.85/495.02 = 211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.85x = 495.02 × 211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.85x = 104,673.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,673.40/358.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.70

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