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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.42, 486.38 and 212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.42, 486.38 and 212.56 is: 293.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.42 : 486.38 = 212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.42/486.38 = 212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.42x = 486.38 × 212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.42x = 103,384.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,384.93/352.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.36

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