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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.25, 495.71 and 211.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.25, 495.71 and 211.85 is: 292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.25 : 495.71 = 211.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.25/495.71 = 211.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.25x = 495.71 × 211.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.25x = 105,019.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,019.26/359.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.33

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