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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.20, 486.05 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.20, 486.05 and 212.32 is: 293.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.20 : 486.05 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.20/486.05 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.20x = 486.05 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.20x = 103,198.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,198.88/352.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.01

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