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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.36, 486.30 and 212.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.36, 486.30 and 212.53 is: 293.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.36 : 486.30 = 212.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.36/486.30 = 212.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.36x = 486.30 × 212.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.36x = 103,353.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,353.34/352.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.32

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