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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.31, 495.75 and 211.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.31, 495.75 and 211.83 is: 292.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.31 : 495.75 = 211.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.31/495.75 = 211.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.31x = 495.75 × 211.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.31x = 105,014.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,014.72/359.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.27

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