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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.25, 486.23 and 212.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.25, 486.23 and 212.48 is: 293.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.25 : 486.23 = 212.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.25/486.23 = 212.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.25x = 486.23 × 212.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.25x = 103,310.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,310.66/352.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.29

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