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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.07, 495.40 and 211.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.07, 495.40 and 211.71 is: 292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.07 : 495.40 = 211.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.07/495.40 = 211.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.07x = 495.40 × 211.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.07x = 104,881.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,881.13/359.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.09

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