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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.16, 495.63 and 211.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.16, 495.63 and 211.77 is: 292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.16 : 495.63 = 211.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.16/495.63 = 211.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.16x = 495.63 × 211.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.16x = 104,959.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,959.57/359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.24

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