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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.01, 485.55 and 212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.01, 485.55 and 212.08 is: 292.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.01 : 485.55 = 212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.01/485.55 = 212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.01x = 485.55 × 212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.01x = 102,975.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,975.44/352.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.54

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