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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.95, 495.33 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.95, 495.33 and 211.56 is: 291.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.95 : 495.33 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.95/495.33 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.95x = 495.33 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.95x = 104,792.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,792.01/358.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.94

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