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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.64, 486.52 and 212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.64, 486.52 and 212.80 is: 293.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.64 : 486.52 = 212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.64/486.52 = 212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.64x = 486.52 × 212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.64x = 103,531.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,531.46/352.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.59

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