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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.62, 485.01 and 213.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.62, 485.01 and 213.62 is: 294.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.62 : 485.01 = 213.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.62/485.01 = 213.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.62x = 485.01 × 213.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.62x = 103,607.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,607.84/351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.66

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