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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.49, 486.51 and 212.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.49, 486.51 and 212.63 is: 293.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.49 : 486.51 = 212.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.49/486.51 = 212.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.49x = 486.51 × 212.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.49x = 103,443.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,443.39/352.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.47

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