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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.87, 495.13 and 211.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.87, 495.13 and 211.47 is: 291.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.87 : 495.13 = 211.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.87/495.13 = 211.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.87x = 495.13 × 211.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.87x = 104,704.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,704.61/358.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.76

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