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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.88, 495.27 and 211.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.88, 495.27 and 211.59 is: 292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.88 : 495.27 = 211.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.88/495.27 = 211.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.88x = 495.27 × 211.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.88x = 104,794.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,794.18/358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.01

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