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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.29, 486.12 and 212.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.29, 486.12 and 212.43 is: 293.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.29 : 486.12 = 212.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.29/486.12 = 212.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.29x = 486.12 × 212.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.29x = 103,266.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,266.47/352.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.13

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