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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.93, 495.20 and 211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.93, 495.20 and 211.46 is: 291.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.93 : 495.20 = 211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.93/495.20 = 211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.93x = 495.20 × 211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.93x = 104,711.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,711.46/358.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.74

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