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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.32, 486.06 and 212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.32, 486.06 and 212.40 is: 293.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.32 : 486.06 = 212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.32/486.06 = 212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.32x = 486.06 × 212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.32x = 103,239.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,239.14/352.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.03

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