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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.91, 485.83 and 212.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.91, 485.83 and 212.06 is: 292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.91 : 485.83 = 212.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.91/485.83 = 212.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.91x = 485.83 × 212.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.91x = 103,023.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,023.97/351.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.76

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