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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.30, 486.14 and 212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.30, 486.14 and 212.50 is: 293.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.30 : 486.14 = 212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.30/486.14 = 212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.30x = 486.14 × 212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.30x = 103,304.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,304.75/352.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.23

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