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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.37, 495.98 and 211.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.37, 495.98 and 211.98 is: 292.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.37 : 495.98 = 211.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.37/495.98 = 211.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.37x = 495.98 × 211.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.37x = 105,136.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,136.78/359.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.56

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