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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.10, 495.38 and 211.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.10, 495.38 and 211.63 is: 291.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.10 : 495.38 = 211.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.10/495.38 = 211.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.10x = 495.38 × 211.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.10x = 104,837.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,837.27/359.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.95

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