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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.75, 485.42 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.75, 485.42 and 213.75 is: 294.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.75 : 485.42 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.75/485.42 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.75x = 485.42 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.75x = 103,757.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,757.46/351.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.98

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