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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.23, 495.51 and 211.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.23, 495.51 and 211.81 is: 292.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.23 : 495.51 = 211.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.23/495.51 = 211.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.23x = 495.51 × 211.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.23x = 104,953.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,953.97/359.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.16

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