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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.98, 495.32 and 211.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.98, 495.32 and 211.58 is: 291.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.98 : 495.32 = 211.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.98/495.32 = 211.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.98x = 495.32 × 211.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.98x = 104,799.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,799.81/358.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.94

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