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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.48, 495.85 and 211.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.48, 495.85 and 211.99 is: 292.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.48 : 495.85 = 211.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.48/495.85 = 211.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.48x = 495.85 × 211.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.48x = 105,115.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,115.24/359.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.41

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