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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.85, 495.11 and 211.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.85, 495.11 and 211.43 is: 291.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.85 : 495.11 = 211.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.85/495.11 = 211.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.85x = 495.11 × 211.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.85x = 104,682.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,682.87/358.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.72

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