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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.14, 495.73 and 211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.14, 495.73 and 211.72 is: 292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.14 : 495.73 = 211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.14/495.73 = 211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.14x = 495.73 × 211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.14x = 104,955.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,955.96/359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.24

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