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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.35, 495.88 and 212.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.35, 495.88 and 212.06 is: 292.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.35 : 495.88 = 212.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.35/495.88 = 212.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.35x = 495.88 × 212.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.35x = 105,156.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,156.31/359.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.63

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