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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.52, 483.66 and 212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.52, 483.66 and 212.52 is: 293.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.52 : 483.66 = 212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.52/483.66 = 212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.52x = 483.66 × 212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.52x = 102,787.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,787.42/350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.24

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