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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.03, 495.53 and 211.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.03, 495.53 and 211.67 is: 292.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.03 : 495.53 = 211.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.03/495.53 = 211.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.03x = 495.53 × 211.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.03x = 104,891.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,891.93/359.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.16

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