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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.18, 485.89 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.18, 485.89 and 212.32 is: 292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.18 : 485.89 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.18/485.89 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.18x = 485.89 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.18x = 103,164.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,164.16/352.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.93

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