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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350, 483.04 and 212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350, 483.04 and 212.08 is: 292.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350 : 483.04 = 212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350/483.04 = 212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350x = 483.04 × 212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350x = 102,443.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,443.12/350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.69

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