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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.94, 495.33 and 211.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.94, 495.33 and 211.57 is: 291.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.94 : 495.33 = 211.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.94/495.33 = 211.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.94x = 495.33 × 211.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.94x = 104,796.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,796.97/358.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.96

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