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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.38, 486.33 and 212.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.38, 486.33 and 212.55 is: 293.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.38 : 486.33 = 212.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.38/486.33 = 212.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.38x = 486.33 × 212.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.38x = 103,369.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,369.44/352.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.35

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