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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.37, 486.27 and 212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.37, 486.27 and 212.49 is: 293.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.37 : 486.27 = 212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.37/486.27 = 212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.37x = 486.27 × 212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.37x = 103,327.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,327.51/352.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.24

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