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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.12, 485.92 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.12, 485.92 and 212.32 is: 293.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.12 : 485.92 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.12/485.92 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.12x = 485.92 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.12x = 103,170.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,170.53/352.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.00

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