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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.16, 476.28 and 212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.16, 476.28 and 212.50 is: 293.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.16 : 476.28 = 212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.16/476.28 = 212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.16x = 476.28 × 212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.16x = 101,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,209.50/345.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.22

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