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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.04, 498.21 and 211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.04, 498.21 and 211.70 is: 292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.04 : 498.21 = 211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.04/498.21 = 211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.04x = 498.21 × 211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.04x = 105,471.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,471.06/361.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.13

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