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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.16, 486 and 212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.16, 486 and 212.28 is: 292.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.16 : 486 = 212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.16/486 = 212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.16x = 486 × 212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.16x = 103,168.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,168.08/352.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.96

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