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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.12, 485.80 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.12, 485.80 and 212.22 is: 292.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.12 : 485.80 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.12/485.80 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.12x = 485.80 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.12x = 103,096.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,096.48/352.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.79

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