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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.31, 498.56 and 211.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.31, 498.56 and 211.95 is: 292.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.31 : 498.56 = 211.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.31/498.56 = 211.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.31x = 498.56 × 211.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.31x = 105,668.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,668.73/361.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.46

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