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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.98, 498.18 and 211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.98, 498.18 and 211.60 is: 292.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.98 : 498.18 = 211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.98/498.18 = 211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.98x = 498.18 × 211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.98x = 105,414.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,414.89/360.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.02

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