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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.52, 486.39 and 212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.52, 486.39 and 212.52 is: 293.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.52 : 486.39 = 212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.52/486.39 = 212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.52x = 486.39 × 212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.52x = 103,367.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,367.60/352.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.23

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