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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.19, 498.32 and 211.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.19, 498.32 and 211.78 is: 292.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.19 : 498.32 = 211.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.19/498.32 = 211.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.19x = 498.32 × 211.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.19x = 105,532.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,532.70/361.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.18

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