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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.09, 486.01 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.09, 486.01 and 212.16 is: 292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.09 : 486.01 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.09/486.01 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.09x = 486.01 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.09x = 103,111.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,111.88/352.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.86

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