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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.35, 495.98 and 211.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.35, 495.98 and 211.99 is: 292.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.35 : 495.98 = 211.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.35/495.98 = 211.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.35x = 495.98 × 211.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.35x = 105,142.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,142.80/359.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.59

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