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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.01, 485.64 and 212.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.01, 485.64 and 212.18 is: 292.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.01 : 485.64 = 212.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.01/485.64 = 212.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.01x = 485.64 × 212.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.01x = 103,040.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,040.67/352.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.72

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