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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.30, 486.16 and 212.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.30, 486.16 and 212.48 is: 293.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.30 : 486.16 = 212.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.30/486.16 = 212.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.30x = 486.16 × 212.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.30x = 103,299.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,299.28/352.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.21

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