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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.59, 486.41 and 212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.59, 486.41 and 212.66 is: 293.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.59 : 486.41 = 212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.59/486.41 = 212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.59x = 486.41 × 212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.59x = 103,439.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,439.95/352.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.37

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