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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.08, 495.57 and 211.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.08, 495.57 and 211.75 is: 292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.08 : 495.57 = 211.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.08/495.57 = 211.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.08x = 495.57 × 211.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.08x = 104,936.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,936.95/359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.24

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