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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359, 495.34 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359, 495.34 and 211.64 is: 292.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359 : 495.34 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359/495.34 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359x = 495.34 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359x = 104,833.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,833.76/359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.02

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