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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.03, 485.93 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.03, 485.93 and 212.16 is: 292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.03 : 485.93 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.03/485.93 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.03x = 485.93 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.03x = 103,093.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,093.27/352.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.85

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