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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.21, 486.02 and 212.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.21, 486.02 and 212.37 is: 293.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.21 : 486.02 = 212.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.21/486.02 = 212.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.21x = 486.02 × 212.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.21x = 103,215.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,215.69/352.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.06

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