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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.97, 485.52 and 212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.97, 485.52 and 212.02 is: 292.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.97 : 485.52 = 212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.97/485.52 = 212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.97x = 485.52 × 212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.97x = 102,938.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,938.54/351.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.46

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