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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.59, 486.65 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.59, 486.65 and 212.76 is: 293.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.59 : 486.65 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.59/486.65 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.59x = 486.65 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.59x = 103,538.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,538.59/352.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.65

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