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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.02, 495.50 and 211.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.02, 495.50 and 211.65 is: 292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.02 : 495.50 = 211.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.02/495.50 = 211.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.02x = 495.50 × 211.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.02x = 104,872.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,872.58/359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.11

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