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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.34, 486.17 and 210.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.34, 486.17 and 210.53 is: 290.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.34 : 486.17 = 210.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.34/486.17 = 210.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.34x = 486.17 × 210.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.34x = 102,353.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,353.37/352.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.50

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