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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.38, 495.66 and 211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.38, 495.66 and 211.88 is: 292.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.38 : 495.66 = 211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.38/495.66 = 211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.38x = 495.66 × 211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.38x = 105,020.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,020.44/359.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.23

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