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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.25, 495.56 and 211.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.25, 495.56 and 211.86 is: 292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.25 : 495.56 = 211.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.25/495.56 = 211.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.25x = 495.56 × 211.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.25x = 104,989.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,989.34/359.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.25

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