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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.32, 498.65 and 211.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.32, 498.65 and 211.89 is: 292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.32 : 498.65 = 211.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.32/498.65 = 211.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.32x = 498.65 × 211.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.32x = 105,659.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,659.76/361.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.43

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