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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.33, 495.94 and 211.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.33, 495.94 and 211.96 is: 292.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.33 : 495.94 = 211.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.33/495.94 = 211.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.33x = 495.94 × 211.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.33x = 105,117.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,117.67/359.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.54

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