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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.91, 485.67 and 212.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.91, 485.67 and 212.09 is: 292.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.91 : 485.67 = 212.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.91/485.67 = 212.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.91x = 485.67 × 212.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.91x = 103,004.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,004.69/351.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.71

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