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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.40, 495.77 and 211.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.40, 495.77 and 211.99 is: 292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.40 : 495.77 = 211.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.40/495.77 = 211.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.40x = 495.77 × 211.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.40x = 105,097.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,097.22/359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.43

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