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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.64, 486.48 and 212.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.64, 486.48 and 212.67 is: 293.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.64 : 486.48 = 212.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.64/486.48 = 212.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.64x = 486.48 × 212.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.64x = 103,458.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,458.67/352.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.38

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