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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.70, 486.73 and 212.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.70, 486.73 and 212.83 is: 293.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.70 : 486.73 = 212.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.70/486.73 = 212.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.70x = 486.73 × 212.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.70x = 103,588.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,588.60/352.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.70

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