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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359, 495.30 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359, 495.30 and 211.68 is: 292.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359 : 495.30 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359/495.30 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359x = 495.30 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359x = 104,845.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,845.10/359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.05

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