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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.49, 495.92 and 212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.49, 495.92 and 212.04 is: 292.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.49 : 495.92 = 212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.49/495.92 = 212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.49x = 495.92 × 212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.49x = 105,152.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,152.99/359.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.51

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